The Ga Traditional Council has announced a one-month ban on noise making and other forms of noise pollution within the jurisdiction of the Ga State.
The decision, which applies to residents of the Ga State, takes effect beginning Monday, May 12 to Thursday, June 12, 2025.
It explained that, as the GaDangme custom of the Homowo Festival is not celebrated on the same date throughout the Ga State, the Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua, Tema, Kpone, Prampram, and Ningo traditional areas will announce separate bans after June 12 for specific periods.
In a statement, the Traditional Council said noise making, including clapping of hands, the use of tambourines, and other musical instruments, is prohibited during this period.
“The positioning of loud speakers outside the church premises and mosques is banned during this period. Road side evangelism and the use of megaphones and other loud speakers should also be totally avoided during this period.
“Funeral rites and its related activities are also banned during this period to a week after the lifting of the official ban. Meaning funerals can take place from Friday 20th of June, 2025,” the statement reads further.
The Traditional Council urged all worship centers to confine their activities within their church premises.
The ban, it said, is a sacred tradition observed to “maintain peace, solemnity, and spiritual reflection as the Ga people prepare for Homowo, a festival that commemorates resilience, unity, and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.”
To ensure compliance, a task force working with REGSEC and various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies has been deployed to collaborate with the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to monitor adherence, address violations, and prosecute culprits who fail to comply with the ban.
The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, who signed the statement, entreated the public to respectfully adhere to the cultural practices during the period.
“We urge all residents, visitors, and institutions to respect this cultural practice, as it fosters social harmony and mutual respect within our diverse society.
“We appreciate the cooperation of all as we observe this significant tradition. Let us work together to uphold our heritage and maintain peace.”
