Ga Traditional Council And Chieftaincy Ministry ‘Clash’ Over Noise-Making Ban

The Ga Traditional Council has asked the public to ignore directives from the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs concerning the use of microphones and public address systems in relation to the ongoing ban on noise-making.

The ministry had said in a statement that the clergy could use microphones at reduced volumes, including public address systems in church auditoriums.

However, a statement signed by the President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has described the ministry’s statement as “unfortunate” and “unacceptable”.

“At no point has the members of the Ga Traditional Council endorsed the usage of microphones and public address system by the clergy or any other at reduced volume in church auditoriums,” the statement emphasised.

An earlier statement released by the Ga Traditional Council declared the commencement of the ban from Monday, May 15, to Thursday, June 15.

The statement stated that churches were expected to carry out their activities within their premises and refrain from using musical instruments.

However, a statement by the Ministry of Chieftaincy contradicted that of the Ga Traditional Council.

It stated, “The clergy could use microphones at reduced volumes, including public address systems in church auditoriums. Clapping of hands at a minimum level is permissible in church auditoriums only.”

But the Ga Traditional Council is informing the public to adhere to their earlier press statement.

“This has been a yearly observance from time immemorial, and this year should not be an exception.

“This is our custom. Customary laws are part of the laws of Ghana and must be observed appropriately,” the statement stressed.

Below is the statement by the Ga Traditional Council