The Ga Traditional Council banned drumming and noise-making from May 12 to June 12, 2025, ahead of the Homowo Festival. King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II signed a notice calling this time a period for peace and spiritual reflection. The yearly festival honors ancestors and celebrates harvest among the Ga people. Areas like Osu, La, and Teshie will have their ban dates after June 12. Ghana's Constitution protects these cultural practices as part of the legal system.
Churches must keep all activities inside their buildings during this time. Loud music, clapping, and tambourines are not allowed. Speakers cannot be placed outside religious buildings. Street preaching with megaphones stops completely. Funerals must wait until June 20, after the ban ends.
A team from security agencies will check that everyone follows these rules. Anyone breaking the ban may face legal action. The Council asked all residents and visitors to respect this important tradition. They stressed this ban helps keep the Ga identity alive. The statement ended with thanks for cooperation in upholding heritage and peace.
Churches must keep all activities inside their buildings during this time. Loud music, clapping, and tambourines are not allowed. Speakers cannot be placed outside religious buildings. Street preaching with megaphones stops completely. Funerals must wait until June 20, after the ban ends.
A team from security agencies will check that everyone follows these rules. Anyone breaking the ban may face legal action. The Council asked all residents and visitors to respect this important tradition. They stressed this ban helps keep the Ga identity alive. The statement ended with thanks for cooperation in upholding heritage and peace.
