Religion of Sunday, 4 September 2016Source: Myjoyonline.comLast Hajj flight to take off Sunday, failed pilgrims to receive refundsFile photoThe Chairman of Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) is expecting the last batch of prospective pilgrims to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, September 4. Abdul Rauf Tanko Ibrahim said the check-in time for the last flight is at 6 p.m. but Hajj pilgrims are expected to report early for pre-arrangement ahead of departure formalities. There were chaotic scenes at the Hajj Village in Accra on Friday as stranded prospective pilgrims demanded answers from the Hajj Board. However, interacting with some of the unsuccessful pilgrims at the Hajj Village Saturday, the Hajj Board Chairman revealed he has so far refunded a colossal amount of money to most of the unsuccessful Hajj hopefuls with few left to settle. The Hajj Board Chairman expressed worries and apologised to Ghanaians and appealed for support and cooperation from the affected individuals and their relatives.

Source: GhanaWeb September 04, 2016 13:07 UTC