The Homowo Festival will be preceded by a monthlong ban on public noise across parts of Ghana’s capital region, according to the Ga Traditional Council.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, council president Nii Ayikoi Otoo said the restrictions will take effect May 4 and run through June 4, 2026. The annual directive, rooted in custom, is intended to preserve an atmosphere of peace, solemnity and spiritual reflection ahead of the festival.

Under the order, activities deemed to constitute “noisemaking”—including the use of microphones, musical instruments, clapping and amplified worship—are prohibited. Churches and mosques are required to keep services within their premises, while outdoor loudspeakers and roadside evangelism using megaphones are barred.

The measures apply broadly within the Ga State. Localities such as Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua, Tema, Prampram and Kpone are expected to announce their own enforcement timelines following the start date.

Authorities said a joint task force, working with regional security officials and police, will oversee compliance and prosecute violations. The council urged residents and visitors to adhere to the directive, noting that the practice is recognized under Ghana’s constitution as part of the country’s protected cultural traditions.

Source:TheDotNews