Story behind the stories: What you haven’t been told about NAHCON

Since the completion of the 2025 Hajj operation, Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has endured relentless headlines, weathered allegations of mismanagement, and faced coordinated blackmail. Each story, article, or investigation has carried the weight of scandal. Yet beneath this cacophony of lies and exaggerations lies a more nuanced truth: NAHCON is navigating the treacherous intersection of sabotage, pull-him-down syndrome, and public scrutiny—all without being given a fair hearing.