No gov't funding for Hajj - Sheikh Arimiyao

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TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

THE NDC GOVERNMENT CHOPS THE MONEY AND CLAIM THAT IT USED IT TO SPONSOR THE HAJJ

THE NDC GOVERNMENT CHOPS THE MONEY AND CLAIM THAT IT USED IT TO SPONSOR THE HAJJ
Ben 11 years ago

SHEIK, IF YOU DON'T KNOW, LET ME TELL YOU. THEY WERE MADE UP OF ALL SORTS OF CHARACTERS IN THE NDC.

SHEIK, IF YOU DON'T KNOW, LET ME TELL YOU. THEY WERE MADE UP OF ALL SORTS OF CHARACTERS IN THE NDC.
SHAIBU 11 years ago

Last years recorded he highest number of pilgrims to Hajj, 5,700 and out of that number, Govt sponsored 3,000 of them. This is fact.

Last years recorded he highest number of pilgrims to Hajj, 5,700 and out of that number, Govt sponsored 3,000 of them. This is fact.
Ali 11 years ago

Is it possible to clarify facilitation from sponsorship? And can people also identify government from party? As a muslim, my understanding is that parties (NDC/NPP) sponsor their muslim functionaries and supporters to Hajj un ...
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Is it possible to clarify facilitation from sponsorship? And can people also identify government from party? As a muslim, my understanding is that parties (NDC/NPP) sponsor their muslim functionaries and supporters to Hajj under the party's umbrella (I stand for correction, but my belief is that the sponsorship is from party rather than govt coffers). But the distinction between party and govt in Ghana is blurred. Also govts all over the world facilitates peoples' travell abroad as citizen through diplomatic missions and foreign ministries. But funding is generally a different issue. In any case, muslims have always embarked on Hajj long before the NDC/NPP sponsorship and will do so with or without it; so please don't be too carried away in your contributions.
Mahmoud 11 years ago

The so-called Sheikh Arimiyao himself has been going to Hajj for free without paying anything. They are all dubious characters. Can he give us the breakdown of the $3100 after paying the plane fare of about $850? Where does t ...
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The so-called Sheikh Arimiyao himself has been going to Hajj for free without paying anything. They are all dubious characters. Can he give us the breakdown of the $3100 after paying the plane fare of about $850? Where does the rest of the money ($2250) go, without given even a $100 as pocket money to our poor pilgrims to buy mere water in Saudi Arabia?

Muslims, unfortunately, are illiterates and their so-called Sheiks and Chief Imams are used for political purposes. I feel sorry for my people. The God fearing, real Muslims of Ghana.
Prof Lungu 11 years ago

That is the problem.

Government of Ghana ought not be sponsoring religion, paying for trips, or whatever, period!

How about Goat Worship Convention. next year, Mr. Mahama?

That is the problem.

Government of Ghana ought not be sponsoring religion, paying for trips, or whatever, period!

How about Goat Worship Convention. next year, Mr. Mahama?
Prof Lungu 11 years ago

How about Goat Worship Convention next year, Mr. Mahama?

How about Goat Worship Convention next year, Mr. Mahama?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Gov't should just stay out of religion. Under no circumstance should gov't sponsor anybody on any religious trip. Ghana is a secular state and we are pleased with that. No sponsorship for Mecca or Jerusalem. If Mahama has his ...
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Gov't should just stay out of religion. Under no circumstance should gov't sponsor anybody on any religious trip. Ghana is a secular state and we are pleased with that. No sponsorship for Mecca or Jerusalem. If Mahama has his money and can sponsor from his pocket.
Tobge Nii Opoti 11 years ago

Go to Makaranta(Muslim School) and learn the meaning of subsidy

Go to Makaranta(Muslim School) and learn the meaning of subsidy
insight to the bone 11 years ago

Center to all this corruption now is the ewe tribalism that has a stranglehold on the ndc and now most of the state agencies that are to combat this menace. yes corruption exists in all countries but ours has become more noto ...
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Center to all this corruption now is the ewe tribalism that has a stranglehold on the ndc and now most of the state agencies that are to combat this menace. yes corruption exists in all countries but ours has become more notorious than the nigerian , during kuffuor's time it was know he and his cronies would try and secure a 0.5 to 5% commission now ndc is known for not less than 20% going up all the way to 200 300 or even 500% . loans achieve even parliamentary approval are withdrawn as business wise it just doesnt make sense. the civil service especial ministry of finance has turned into a money grabbing arm twisting mafia that up to 3 years ago would frustrate any endeavor undertook en if one would not pay , in short the process would move at a snails pace . the last couple of years if you dont pay your files and docs would go missing or you would eventually be accused of defrauding the state or some other fabricated heinous crime and end up with the bni , police or some other agency of repression fighting for your life. in short would take by force from you what you did not willingly give.Some now advocate for JJ methods of dealing with this system of doom, but rawlings style of governance can never come back as the revolution propaganda and media hype was nothing but a sophisticated cover and camouflage of the ewe persecution of the Akans mainly the ashantis as by the end of the Acheampong era most govt institutions and factories were being managed by Ashantis, today most are in the hands of northerners , Gas and ewes so to clean up the babies and fruits of the revolution with another is impossible , the only solution is now a civil war . now tribalistically speaking without being accused again of chauvinism or Akan nationalism we have a situation whereby this alliance of the ewes , part of the gas and northerners , that is less than 15 % of the population by varios means of election engineering , rigging divide and rule now are looting as quickly as they can all the wealth of the nation as they know this can not last forever . unfortunately when they are done we shall be left with a war and no future for our children due to our own laziness to see the truth for what it really is . here is a govt so busy with their cover up for the SADA that not a single minister or leader to come out this Easter with a message of hope as their hearts are filled with so much evil and hate . yes this govt will leave one day for sure despised and hated by the people , never to come back again.
DYB 11 years ago

This is not about tribes. Rather, it's about a cult called NDC which embraces people who are very evil, mischievous, deceptive, barbaric, corrupt, divisive, jealous, backward, petty, diabolic, tragic and power conscious.

This is not about tribes. Rather, it's about a cult called NDC which embraces people who are very evil, mischievous, deceptive, barbaric, corrupt, divisive, jealous, backward, petty, diabolic, tragic and power conscious.
ANU 11 years ago

This is completely untrue. You are just throwing dust into the eyes of Ghanaian. I am a soldier of the Ghana Armed Forces and I can confidently tell you that some Hajj personnels are funded by government. Ghana Armed Force ...
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This is completely untrue. You are just throwing dust into the eyes of Ghanaian. I am a soldier of the Ghana Armed Forces and I can confidently tell you that some Hajj personnels are funded by government. Ghana Armed Forces peronnels are funded by government. Myself and few other were funded last year by government. Just come out that government only fund some group of people like security personnel, or do you want the names of some of us who took part last year, I can give some names out if you so wish, so for you- Sheikh Arimiyao to say government does not fund Hajj, I personally find it ridiculous and a calculated attempt to deceive Ghanaiansis. Man of God, do we trust men of God ?
Abrampah 11 years ago

The man is talking of the general population of Ghanaian muslim pilgrims. Your group falls within the category he stated which governments take care of for their interests. Meaning; all the others(majority) pay for it (e.g. $ ...
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The man is talking of the general population of Ghanaian muslim pilgrims. Your group falls within the category he stated which governments take care of for their interests. Meaning; all the others(majority) pay for it (e.g. $3100.00 each)... Please read through and you’ll see that all he’s saying is that ;the fact that some groups, like yours, are sponsored doesn't mean gov. pays for all... IRMC
AKK 11 years ago

People just refuse to read. Armiyaw stated clearly gov't sponsors some people they have vested interest in, but the majority pays their own way.

People just refuse to read. Armiyaw stated clearly gov't sponsors some people they have vested interest in, but the majority pays their own way.
OLD SOOJA 11 years ago

ANU, I SUGGEST YOU READ ARIMIYAO'S REPORT WELL. OR DO YOU HAVE COMPREHENSION CHALLENGES ?

ANU, I SUGGEST YOU READ ARIMIYAO'S REPORT WELL. OR DO YOU HAVE COMPREHENSION CHALLENGES ?
Ibrahim 11 years ago

You are either grammatically weak or you dont understand the english language well. The sheikh never said govt does not sponsor at all. He says over 80% is not govt sponsorship. Get ur facts right.

You are either grammatically weak or you dont understand the english language well. The sheikh never said govt does not sponsor at all. He says over 80% is not govt sponsorship. Get ur facts right.
Arko 11 years ago

Sponsoring someone does not always mean bearing all costs but some.

In the case of the Hajj, I believe through Government sponsorship, acquiring the necessary travel documents
and other needed information is made much eas ...
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Sponsoring someone does not always mean bearing all costs but some.

In the case of the Hajj, I believe through Government sponsorship, acquiring the necessary travel documents
and other needed information is made much easier than applying individually.

I personally think it must not be the duty of government to get involve in such trips other than to expedite the issuance of passports to people who need passport at the last minute at a discounted price.
MOST REVEREND DR. TONY SARFO 11 years ago

GOVERNMENT OF THE NDC MUST LET GHANAIANS KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY IS USED TO SPONSOR MUSLIM PILGRIMS EVERY YEAR. WE STRONGLY DEMAND THIS INFORMATION FROM GOVERNMENT BOTH PREVIOUS AND CURRENT.

GOVERNMENT OF THE NDC MUST LET GHANAIANS KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY IS USED TO SPONSOR MUSLIM PILGRIMS EVERY YEAR. WE STRONGLY DEMAND THIS INFORMATION FROM GOVERNMENT BOTH PREVIOUS AND CURRENT.
Dunyo 11 years ago

Sheik, you are a wise man. We need people like you to speak up. The waste in our economy is unacceptable. Retarded people who pose as politicians are getting fat on Ghanaians back. Until we all step up to the plate, people wi ...
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Sheik, you are a wise man. We need people like you to speak up. The waste in our economy is unacceptable. Retarded people who pose as politicians are getting fat on Ghanaians back. Until we all step up to the plate, people will consider the intent to serve mother Ghana as an intent to steal!
STEVE 11 years ago

This man u have stated that, the government help some muslims to get airfare and accommodations, so what kind of clarity do u want again? Either the government has been sponsoring children, npp muslims, ndc muslims or only mu ...
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This man u have stated that, the government help some muslims to get airfare and accommodations, so what kind of clarity do u want again? Either the government has been sponsoring children, npp muslims, ndc muslims or only muslims from Bole, it is still a sponsorship to muslims (if u like Ghanaians) to worship muhammed. The same muhammed to be worshiped in mecca and therefore there is nothing like some people didn't deserve the sponsorship.
Abrampah 11 years ago

Please gets your facts right, my brother; I am Christian but I know for a fact that they (Muslims) do not worship Mohammed but Allah (God). The central figure of their worship as it is for Christians denominations is God. The ...
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Please gets your facts right, my brother; I am Christian but I know for a fact that they (Muslims) do not worship Mohammed but Allah (God). The central figure of their worship as it is for Christians denominations is God. The difference between our belief and theirs is; some of us (Christians) believe Jesus Christ is God and they believe he is a Prophet of God. Researching into issues before making comments will go a long way to clear issues. Thank you. IRMC
ALHAJI MORO 11 years ago

The government paid for all NDC members who went for Hajj . Even MR BOATENG WHO IS TODAY CALLED ALHAJI went on the ticket of the government . If you don't shut up your mouth i will bring out the list of all those who were pai ...
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The government paid for all NDC members who went for Hajj . Even MR BOATENG WHO IS TODAY CALLED ALHAJI went on the ticket of the government . If you don't shut up your mouth i will bring out the list of all those who were paid for by the government .PRAY FOR FORGIVENESS NOW OR ELSE MAY ALLAH PUNISH YOU .
DONDOLI 11 years ago

Shaibu is not a true muslim, muslims dont lie. Without the help of any government people cant go to other people country. Shaibu is stupid thinking True muslim dont get help for Hajj. Without ghana embassy no body will go for ...
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Shaibu is not a true muslim, muslims dont lie. Without the help of any government people cant go to other people country. Shaibu is stupid thinking True muslim dont get help for Hajj. Without ghana embassy no body will go for Hajj.
Most stupid thing he said people go for Hajj and come back with debt. God forbid if Muslims have debt after Hajj. Islam teaches as to only go for Hajj if we can, who dare you Shaibu to call muslims who went for Hajj because they can and you call them debters. God we pray that such a person like Shaibu shoudnt be among us. Amen, Amen.
OLD SOOJA 11 years ago

DONDOLI, YOU DO HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. PLEASE SOMEONE WHO COMPREHENDS WHAT YOU PURPORTED TO HAVE READ, EXPLAIN WHAT THE ARTICLE IS ABOUT.
IGNORANCE IS A BIG SICKNESS INDEED.
MY BROTHER, READ, READ, READ AND READ. SIMPLY P ...
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DONDOLI, YOU DO HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. PLEASE SOMEONE WHO COMPREHENDS WHAT YOU PURPORTED TO HAVE READ, EXPLAIN WHAT THE ARTICLE IS ABOUT.
IGNORANCE IS A BIG SICKNESS INDEED.
MY BROTHER, READ, READ, READ AND READ. SIMPLY PUT SEEK KNOWLEDGE.
yayaya. 11 years ago

This man is toon good,we need this people in the country.

This man is toon good,we need this people in the country.
Frimpong Manso Dakabre 11 years ago

Muslims when will you stay away from politics?

Muslims when will you stay away from politics?
Seidu 11 years ago

Gov't sponsorship of muslim pilgrimage is only on correspondence with saudi gov't , coordination for political fame. But muslims pay fully for their trips. Check records well.

Gov't sponsorship of muslim pilgrimage is only on correspondence with saudi gov't , coordination for political fame. But muslims pay fully for their trips. Check records well.
Seidu 11 years ago

Gov't only pays for party loyalists and gov't functionries who happen to be muslims. But all fauthful Muslims sponsor themselves.

Gov't only pays for party loyalists and gov't functionries who happen to be muslims. But all fauthful Muslims sponsor themselves.
Honesty-the best policy! 11 years ago

Is the Shiek suggesting that the Government should build "washrooms and other facilities" for Ghanaian pilgrims in Mina? Please come again!

Is the Shiek suggesting that the Government should build "washrooms and other facilities" for Ghanaian pilgrims in Mina? Please come again!
Abrampah 11 years ago

What the man is talking about is the fact that what they pay for includes the provision of those facilities and yet the supervising body doesn't see to those basic issues. He is just demanding accountability from any group se ...
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What the man is talking about is the fact that what they pay for includes the provision of those facilities and yet the supervising body doesn't see to those basic issues. He is just demanding accountability from any group set up to see to issues. IRMC
USMAN 11 years ago

Islam is useless without intervention. Muslims rely on state for the building of their central mosques, sponsorship of Hajj operations, distribution of freebies to chief Imam during Ramadan, etc. This sheik should better sit ...
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Islam is useless without intervention. Muslims rely on state for the building of their central mosques, sponsorship of Hajj operations, distribution of freebies to chief Imam during Ramadan, etc. This sheik should better sit up and encourage muslims to work for their own salvation.
Abrampah 11 years ago

Please your facts before making such comments. The gov. does not build churches of mosques. Their mosques are built out of the benevolence of the wealthy ones and help from oil rich moslem countries; not our central governmen ...
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Please your facts before making such comments. The gov. does not build churches of mosques. Their mosques are built out of the benevolence of the wealthy ones and help from oil rich moslem countries; not our central government. Likewise none of our churches can be said to have been build by government. You can check bro. IRMC
Abrampah 11 years ago

Please get your facts before making such comments. The gov. does not build churches of mosques. Their mosques are built out of the benevolence of the wealthy ones and help from oil rich moslem countries; not our central gover ...
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Please get your facts before making such comments. The gov. does not build churches of mosques. Their mosques are built out of the benevolence of the wealthy ones and help from oil rich moslem countries; not our central government. Likewise none of our churches can be said to have been build by government. You can check bro. IRMC
Alaa 11 years ago

Usman, stop the hasty generalisation. Your comments are baseless. Some of you are younger than the 4th republic of Ghana and so all you know is what you see or hear in the news. Muslims have always embarked on Hajj long befor ...
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Usman, stop the hasty generalisation. Your comments are baseless. Some of you are younger than the 4th republic of Ghana and so all you know is what you see or hear in the news. Muslims have always embarked on Hajj long before political parties and govts decided to buy more votes by sponsoring their favourites. Majority of hajj pilgrims are self sponsored - check ur facts. Again, govts don't build mosques. And if you think 5 bags of rice and £500GHS at the ned of fasting feeds all muslims in Ghana then u must be dilusional. You sound like a blinkered bigot out to sow discord. Muslims don't need your advice on salvation.
Ibrahim ISMAELA 11 years ago

Jadzaaka' Llaahu Sheikh Arimiyaw, We pay full recovery and the Government and the Hajj Agents take advantage of us to sell or share our tickets to their party members or cronies to go and tarnish our image in the Holy City by ...
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Jadzaaka' Llaahu Sheikh Arimiyaw, We pay full recovery and the Government and the Hajj Agents take advantage of us to sell or share our tickets to their party members or cronies to go and tarnish our image in the Holy City by sending cocain and other contraband goods. As salaam Alaik Sheikh. Jdzaaka'Llaahu Khairan.
KEITA 11 years ago

PLEASE YOU GUYS HAVE MISUNDERSTOOD THE SHEIKH.IN REALITY THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR HAJJ. IF GOVERNMENT DECIDES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO PERFORM HAJJ IS FOR THAT PARTICULAR GOVERNMENT POLITICAL INTEREST BUT NOT A REQ ...
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PLEASE YOU GUYS HAVE MISUNDERSTOOD THE SHEIKH.IN REALITY THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR HAJJ. IF GOVERNMENT DECIDES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO PERFORM HAJJ IS FOR THAT PARTICULAR GOVERNMENT POLITICAL INTEREST BUT NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR HAJJ OR MANDATORY. AS SUCH, IF GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN DOING SO, ISLAM DOES NOT RECOGNISE IT AND UNACCEPTABLE.HOWEVER, GOVERNMENT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE THE SMOOTH FACILITATION OF THE TRIP SINCE IT IS ONE OF THE PILLARS OF ISLAM.
Kwesi Atta 11 years ago

We need such honest persons in our society if we are to make progress. Kudos to Sheikh Arimiyao for telling us the truth. Let me quote some of his words below:
"But Sheikh Arimiyao said he was only aware that governments ove ...
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We need such honest persons in our society if we are to make progress. Kudos to Sheikh Arimiyao for telling us the truth. Let me quote some of his words below:
"But Sheikh Arimiyao said he was only aware that governments over the years sponsor their own loyalists and persons whose support they desire on the Hajj and not all Muslims.

"I know they give free tickets to people who don't deserve it. Some people sell the tickets to others at a much reduced cost," he revealed"

Now, from the above quotation from Sheikh, it is very clear that Government does sponsor some persons going on pilgrimage and the Presby Moderator is vindicated to some extent. The next thing to consider is the fact that Govt. appoints people to the membership of the Hajj Committee. Now, the question is who caters for the secretariat support of the Committee? Who pays for the sitting allowances of the Board members? Who also provides the Hajj village for the pilgrims who come to Accra from other parts of the country? You may ask this question. Why did the Hajj village have Mahama's big picture hung around the entrance of the village last year? Was it not a sign of showing appreciation to the government for whatever input it has made in cash or in kind. In conclusion, I say shame to all those earlier contributors who swiftly reacted to the Moderator's call and to deny categorically that the Government has no hand in the affairs of all those going on pilgimage to Mecca. They should learn from Sheikh Arimiyao who has spoken the truth and brought some salient points to the fore which clearly shows that the government does indeed sponsor some persons to Mecca. The Moderator of the Prsby Church needs apology from all such people who came out to condemn him. It is time for the government to stop playing politics with Hajj and wash off its hands completely from Hajj activities. Leave it to the individual or to privately organised groups to do their own thing. Enough is enough!
Fad 11 years ago

No gov't funding for Hajj - Sheikh Arimiyao

No gov't funding for Hajj - Sheikh Arimiyao
GUITAR BOY 11 years ago

VERY INTERESTING AND EDUCATIVE DISCUSSION GOING ON HERE.MATURED MEN NEED NO INSULTS TO MAKE A POINT.

VERY INTERESTING AND EDUCATIVE DISCUSSION GOING ON HERE.MATURED MEN NEED NO INSULTS TO MAKE A POINT.
king 11 years ago

MAY GOD BLESS YOU (SHIEKH ARIMIYAO0)FOR
ENLIGHTENING GHANAIANS ON THIS ISSUE .
IN MY OPINION GOV`T. SHOULD NOT SPONSOR
ANY PARTICULAR GROUP OR RELIGION TO
PERFORM ANY KIND OF PILGRIMAGE .

MAY GOD BLESS YOU (SHIEKH ARIMIYAO0)FOR
ENLIGHTENING GHANAIANS ON THIS ISSUE .
IN MY OPINION GOV`T. SHOULD NOT SPONSOR
ANY PARTICULAR GROUP OR RELIGION TO
PERFORM ANY KIND OF PILGRIMAGE .
Kantika 11 years ago

Sheikh Arimiyao is the most objective Muslim in my estimation who wants transparency from within. I think the government should as a matter of urgency stop this sponsorship deal as the beneficiaries even sell the tickets at a ...
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Sheikh Arimiyao is the most objective Muslim in my estimation who wants transparency from within. I think the government should as a matter of urgency stop this sponsorship deal as the beneficiaries even sell the tickets at a reduced price according to Sheikh Arimiyao. Secondly, the Assemblies should also be prohibited from buying rice, milk, sugar and others for Muslims across the country for their fast as it is a huge financial burden on the Assemblies.

No gov't funding for Hajj - Sheikh Arimiyao

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