The Ga Traditional Council has declared that a noise-making ban will begin on Monday, May 6, and end on Thursday, June 6, in advance of the yearly Homowo festival.

The ban on making noise in the Ga State includes loudspeakers, drums, tambourines, clapping hands, and other musical instruments, according to a statement issued by Ga Mantse and King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, President of the Ga Traditional Council.

Furthermore, the statement emphasized that all celebrations and memorial services should be avoided during this time.

“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 creation of a task force to work with law enforcement and security agencies in enforcing the ban was also noted by the Ga Traditional Council, in conjunction with REGSEC and a number of metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies.