The former Chief Executive Officer of MUDI Group, Hajj Abdel-Manan Abdel-Rahman, has launched a strong rebuttal against allegations of financial impropriety and misconduct, describing a disclaimer circulating in the name of the company as fraudulent and defamatory.
In a press statement issued in Accra, Abdel-Rahman insisted the disclaimer, which questioned his role in the handling of Hajj-related funds was “unsigned, unauthorised, and therefore FAKE.”
He warned the public against giving it any credibility, arguing that it was a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation and undo his contributions to the company.
“I was not only the Chief Executive Officer but also the promoter and major shareholder of the businesses of the MUDI Group, having played a key role in establishing and developing the organization’s operations,” he said.
The embattled former CEO flatly denied claims that he misappropriated funds earmarked for Hajj operations, stressing that every transaction under his watch was duly recorded and verifiable.
Specifically addressing the alleged disappearance of 30,000 US dollars and 300,000 Ghana cedis, Abdel-Rahman maintained the funds had already been refunded and that he was never the recipient. According to him, the individual who actually collected the money for Hajj visa processing confirmed this during investigations at the CID Headquarters.
He also pushed back against insinuations that he was facing a criminal conviction, clarifying that no court had found him guilty of any wrongdoing. “Any ongoing matters remain before the courts, where the principle of due process must be respected,” he emphasized.
Despite his defense, the controversy raises fresh questions about transparency and oversight in the operations of MUDI Group, particularly around the management of Hajj funds, an area that has historically attracted public scrutiny. Analysts note that the very circulation of such a disclaimer, even if unsigned, points to simmering tensions within the organization and possible internal attempts to distance the company from its former executive.
Abdel-Rahman, however, insists his professional record remains untarnished. “My career demonstrates a consistent commitment to accountability, service, and integrity. I remain confident that the truth will prevail through the proper legal channels,” he stated.
He accused faceless detractors of orchestrating a smear campaign and urged stakeholders to disregard what he called malicious propaganda.
The dispute now leaves the reputation of both the former CEO and MUDI Group hanging in the balance. For many, the real test will come in the courts, where Abdel-Rahman says he is prepared to defend himself and prove his innocence.
For now, the saga underscores the fragile trust that surrounds Hajj operations and the urgent need for stricter financial accountability in institutions that handle pilgrim funds.
