The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has declared a one-month halt on drumming and noise within its area, running from 4 May to 4 June 2026, to uphold calm, unity and public order before the Homowo festival.
In a release on Thursday, 30 April 2026, the Assembly set out firm rules to manage conduct during the period, placing special limits on faith-based and social events.
Churches, the statement undercosred, must keep services inside their buildings and avoid using musical instruments while the ban lasts.
It added that the order also bans setting up external speakers at churches, mosques and bars, while street preaching was likewise suspended.
Officials say these steps are needed to guarantee full adherence and reduce disruptions citywide.
The Assembly further emphasised respect among religious bodies, asking faith groups and traditional leaders to shun provocative or insulting comments that could threaten peaceful co-living.
Following Ga Traditional Council (GTC) practices, funeral ceremonies and related events are also barred during this time.
The restriction is part of customary rites in the Ga Traditional Area.
To police the measure, the AMA said only a special task force made up of its staff members, the Ghana Police Service and traditional council representatives will be allowed to check compliance.
The Assembly warned that no other persons or groups may enforce the ban. People across the Ga Traditional Area have been told to fully comply with the order for a quiet observance period, with officials cautioning that penalties await anyone who breaks the rules.
