The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a month-long ban on drumming and noise-making within its jurisdiction, set to take effect from May 4 to June 4, 2026, as part of measures to maintain peace, harmony, and public order ahead of the Homowo festival.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 30, the Assembly outlined strict guidelines to govern activities during the period, with particular restrictions placed on religious and social gatherings.
Churches have been directed to confine their activities within their premises and refrain from the use of musical instruments throughout the duration of the ban.
The directive further prohibits the mounting of loudspeakers outside churches, mosques, and pubs, while roadside evangelism has also been suspended. Authorities say these measures are necessary to ensure full compliance and minimise disturbances across the metropolis.
The Assembly also stressed the need for tolerance among religious groups, urging both faith-based organisations and traditional authorities to avoid inflammatory or derogatory remarks that could undermine peaceful coexistence.
In line with customs of the Ga Traditional Council, funeral rites and related activities have also been banned during the period. The restriction forms part of traditional observances within the Ga Traditional Area.
To enforce the directive, the AMA indicated that only a designated task force comprising its personnel, the Ghana Police Service and representatives of the traditional councils will be authorised to monitor compliance. The Assembly cautioned that no other individuals or groups are permitted to enforce the ban.
Residents across the Ga Traditional Area have been urged to cooperate fully with the directive to ensure a peaceful observance period, with authorities warning that sanctions will be applied to persons who flout the guidelines.
