The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has encouraged residents within the jurisdiction of the Ga State to preserve their cultural practices and maintain peace.
According to the Overlord, as this year’s Homowo Festival draws closer, it is important to respectfully uphold cultural heritage 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,” said King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, who doubles as President of the Ga Traditional Council.
The Ga Mantse’s call relates to the Traditional Council’s one-month ban on noise making and other forms of noise pollution within the Ga State as part of the Homowo Festival.
The ban, which begins Monday, May 12 and ends Thursday, June 12, 2025, prohibits noise making, including clapping of hands, the use of tambourines, and other musical instruments.
Roadside evangelism, the use of megaphones, positioning of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques, as well as funeral rites, have all been banned.
King Teiko Tsuru II explained that the ban is intended to pave the way for a sacred observance of tradition to maintain peace, solemnity, and spiritual reflection as the Ga people commemorate resilience, unity, and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest through the festival.
He emphasized compliance with the directives and indicated that a task force within all metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies will ensure adherence to the ban accordingly and respectfully.
“A task force working with REGSEC and various Metropolitan, Municipal, District Assemblies has been deployed to collaborate with the Ghana Police Service and the other Security Agencies to monitor adherence and address any violations and prosecute culprits who fail to comply with the ban,” stressed the Ga Mantse in a statement.
