The Ga Traditional Council has announced that the ban on noise-making that precedes the annual celebration of the traditional Homowo festival will begin on Monday, May 6, and end on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
A statement released by Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, explained that all forms of noise-making activities, including the use of loudspeakers, drums, tambourines, hand clapping, and other musical instruments within the Ga State, are prohibited during the specified period.
Additionally, all forms of celebratory events like parties and funeral ceremonies would not be permitted during the one-month ban on noise-making.
“Noise-making activities, including clapping of hands, use of tambourines, and other musical instruments are prohibited during this period.
“The placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques is banned during this period. Roadside evangelism, the use of megaphones, and other loudspeakers should also be avoided entirely during this period.
“Funeral rites and related activities are also prohibited during this period and up to a week after the official ban is lifted on Thursday 13th June 2024,” the state added.
The Ga Traditional Council also disclosed the establishment of a task force, in collaboration with REGSEC and various metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies, to collaborate with law enforcement and security agencies in enforcing the ban within the capital.