No drumming, noise-making, roadside preaching from May 4

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has declared a one-month prohibition on drumming and noise-making within its jurisdiction, effective from May 4 to June 4, 2026, as part of efforts to promote peace and public order ahead of the Homowo festival.

In a statement issued on Thursday, April 30, the Assembly introduced strict rules governing public activities during the period, placing particular limits on religious and social gatherings.

Churches have been instructed to conduct services strictly within their premises and avoid the use of musical instruments throughout the ban period. The directive also bars the use of outdoor loudspeakers by churches, mosques, and pubs, while roadside preaching has been suspended to reduce noise disturbances across the city.

Authorities further called for restraint and mutual respect among religious and traditional groups, urging them to avoid any remarks that could provoke tension or disrupt peaceful coexistence.

In accordance with the customs of the Ga Traditional Council, funeral ceremonies and related activities have also been suspended during this period as part of traditional observances within the Ga State.

To ensure compliance, the Assembly said enforcement will be handled only by an authorised task force made up of its officials, the Ghana Police Service, and representatives of the traditional councils. It warned that no other individuals or groups are permitted to enforce the directive.

Residents in the Ga Traditional Area have been urged to fully cooperate, with authorities cautioning that sanctions will be imposed on anyone who violates the regulations.