A video making the rounds on social media, specifically on X, has been found to be misleading. The video, posted by an account known as Elephant Heritage Club on September 14, 2026, shows James Agalga, the Member of Parliament for Builsa North, visiting the Hajj Village. The video, however, was taken out of context and presented in a way that suggests Agalga, as Majority Leader, undertook the visit.
The video in question features two quote cards with claims about Agalga's visit to the Hajj Village and President Mahama's recent comment on the National Cathedral project. One quote card mentions Agalga touring the $14.6 Million Hajj Village being constructed at the Kotoka International Airport, accompanied by a UTV report of the visit. The other quote card features President Mahama and an image of the National Cathedral, with a caption that reads, "If Christians want a National Cathedral, they can build it themselves".
According to GhanaFact, the video was initially posted online on February 16, 2026, during Agalga's visit to inspect the ongoing Hajj Village project. At that time, Agalga was not the Majority Leader but was leading a team comprising the Board and Management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). As the GACL Board Chairman, Agalga became the Majority Leader on August 24, 2026, replacing Mahama Ayariga.
During his visit to the Hajj Village, Agalga disclosed that the construction was executed under a land swap agreement, rather than through direct funding from the national budget or the Ghana Airport Company Limited. He also described the project as one that was important to President Mahama. Part of his submission was played in the video being fact-checked, which has been recirculated online.
The Hajj Village project, located at the Kotoka International Airport, has been a subject of interest, with a significant amount of $14.6 Million being invested in its construction. The project was undertaken as part of a land swap agreement, highlighting a unique approach to its development.
The recirculation of the video online shortly after President Mahama spoke about the construction of the National Cathedral during his regional tour in Wa on September 12, 2026, has raised questions about the motivations behind its sharing. The video's misleading claims have been highlighted by fact-checkers, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before sharing.
In conclusion, the claim that James Agalga was the Majority Leader when he toured the Hajj Village is misleading. The video in question was taken out of context and presented in a way that was misleading, highlighting the need for fact-checking and verification of information before sharing online.
Key points
- The video of James Agalga visiting the Hajj Village was taken on February 16, 2026, before he became the Majority Leader on August 24, 2026.
- The Hajj Village project was constructed under a land swap agreement, not through direct funding from the national budget or the Ghana Airport Company Limited.
- The claim that James Agalga, as Majority Leader, visited the Hajj Village is misleading.
