In anticipation of the annual Homowo celebration, the Ga Traditional Council has announced the introduction of a noise-making ban beginning Monday, May 6 and concluding Thursday, June 6.
According to a statement released by Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the ban applies to all forms of noise-making activities in the Ga State, including the use of loudspeakers, drums, tambourines, hand clapping, and other musical instruments.
Furthermore, the statement emphasized that no celebration activities or burial rituals should take place during this time.
“Noise-making activities, including clapping of hands, use of tambourines, and other musical instruments are prohibited during this period.
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“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 announced the formation of a task force, in partnership with REGSEC and various metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies, to work with law enforcement and security authorities to implement the ban.
