Hajj Village: Mr Happiness Calls Out Mahama Over The Construction Of The Project
- Mr Happiness has raised eyebrows after he called out President John Mahama over his decision to cut sod for the construction of the Hajj Village
- In a video, he stressed that the Hajj Village was not a priority and called on Mahama to resolve the tidal waves affecting the people of Ketu South
- Ghanaians who reacted to the video have shared varied opinions on the concerns of Mr Happiness
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Ghanaian-turned-Dutch social commentator Kofi Gabs has waded into the argument surrounding the ongoing construction of the Hajj Village.
This comes after he took to TikTok to share his disappointment in President John Mahama for cutting the sod for the project.
Source: UGC
Looking visibly displeased, Kofi Gabs, also known as Mr Happiness, opined that although the Hajj Village was important, it should not be treated as a priority.
He said there were other pressing issues, such as the completion of the sea defence project, that needed urgent attention as many people in Ketu South had been affected by the tidal waves.
"Mr President John Dramini Mahama, the people at Ketu South, it is a priority, the need sea defence. Those people queued and voted massively for that is why you are the President but you have ignored and instead you've gone cut sod for Hajj Village. This is about people's faith. It is important, but it is not a priority. Tell me what is the difference between the National Cathedral and the Hajj Village. This is not a priority. This can never be a priority for a Ghana. You came, you are not two months in office meanwhile, the Hajj Village is your priority."
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At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 4,000 likes and 300 comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Mr Happiness' remarks about the Hajj Village
Social media users who took to the comment section of the video gave varying opinions regarding the building of the Hajj Village for pilgrims.
Abdul-Aziz Issah408 indicated:
"Hajj village is important too and a priority for Muslims. The national cathedral is a problem because it was someone’s pledge to God and a promise not to use taxpayer money. 53 million wasted."
OfficialEveco stated:
"Master one before two. Why are you rushing the man?"
Yussif Abdul Razak added:
"I like you, but I disagree with you this time. It’s one step at a time. Everything is planned"
Otunba indicated:
"Hajj village is being built by the Muslim community. It was initiated by Bawumia before he lost power. Jdm was only invited to be part of the delayed sod cutting ceremony."
kwabenaboyka7 wrote:
"Mr man, please relax for him, okay he can’t just get up and do something, and why would you criticize the president for this and not the Mp there?? Do we even know if Mr president has seen this."
President Mahama plans to airlift 5,000 pilgrims
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the government has announced that he will fly 5,000 pilgrims from Ghana to Mecca for the Hajj in 2025.
The President said this at the sod-cutting ceremony for the new Hajj Village on Friday, February 28.
He emphasised the government's commitment to making sure the pilgrimage process runs smoothly.
Source: YEN.com.gh
