The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has officially announced the commencement of this year’s annual ban on drumming and noise-making within the capital, set to take effect from Monday, May 12 to Thursday, June 12, 2025.
In a press release signed by Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs at AMA, residents and organisations operating within the Ga Traditional Area are urged to observe the ban, which is being enforced in collaboration with the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) as part of cultural rites leading up to the Homowo festival.
The AMA outlined a number of strict guidelines to ensure compliance and maintain public order during the one-month period:
Religious Activities: Churches may continue worship but must remain within their premises and refrain from using musical instruments.
Public Sound Restrictions: Loudspeakers are not to be placed outside churches, mosques, or pubs. Roadside evangelism is also suspended for the duration.
Interfaith Harmony: Religious and traditional groups are urged to avoid derogatory remarks and respect each other’s practices.
Ban on Funerals: The GTC has additionally imposed a ban on funeral rites and related gatherings.
Authorised Enforcement Only: Only identifiable task force members from AMA, the Ghana Police Service, and Traditional Council representatives are permitted to enforce the ban. Unauthorized enforcement is strictly prohibited.
“All are enjoined to abide by these guidelines for an incident-free Nmaa Dumo period,” the statement emphasised.
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