President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma on Tuesday consoled hundreds of intending pilgrims who didn't make this year's journey to the Holy Land of Mecca and assured them that government would take appropriate action against anyone responsible for their misfortune.
Welcoming the intending pilgrims at State House, the president expressed total dismay over the unfortunate situation which, he said, has the tendency to reverse every gain and mar the good relationship that government has built with the Muslim community over the years. Even though he made reference to the scriptures which indicate that there is time for every purpose yet, the president emphasized his readiness to bring to book culprits of the Hajj saga.
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