The Ga Traditional Council has announced that this year’s annual ban on drumming and noise-making will begin on Monday, May 12, and run through Thursday, June 12.
The ban is a vital part of preparations for the Homowo Festival, a major cultural event that honors the Ga people’s history, unity, and gratitude for a successful harvest.
This traditional observance is meant to foster an environment of peace, solemnity, and spiritual reflection in the lead-up to the festival. While the directive will be enforced across several Ga communities, localities such as Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua, Tema, Kpone, Prampram, and Ningo will issue their specific enforcement timelines after June 12. Residents in these areas are advised to stay informed and comply accordingly.
Addressing the general publish, the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, emphasized the spiritual importance of the ban, calling it a sacred period that enables the community to prepare meaningfully for Homowo.
He stated that during the ban, all forms of noise-making including drumming, clapping, tambourines, and loudspeakers used outside worship centers will be strictly prohibited. Religious institutions are required to limit their activities within their premises, and roadside evangelism and similar practices are not permitted.
Additionally, funeral ceremonies will be suspended throughout the period, with funerals allowed to resume on Friday, June 20, 2025 one week after the ban ends.
To ensure full compliance, a joint task force made up of officials from the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), local assemblies, and the Ghana Police Service will be monitoring observance. Individuals who breach the directive will face legal action.
