One-month ban on drumming, noise-making in Accra starts on May 12 – Nsemkeka

One-month ban on drumming, noise-making in Accra starts on May 12 – Nsemkeka

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that this year’s ban on drumming and noise-making in the capital would begin on Monday, May 12 and end on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

In a press release signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Gilbert Nii Ankrah, the AMA stated that the annual directive, observed in line with customs of the Ga Traditional Council, was aimed at ensuring peace, harmony, and national security during the Nmaa Dumↄ period.

Mr Ankrah outlined that churches were expected to carry out their activities within their premises and refrain from using musical instruments. Loudspeakers placed outside churches, mosques, and pubs have also been prohibited.

“Roadside evangelists are to cease their activities during this period,” the statement added.

The Assembly further urged religious bodies and traditional authorities to maintain mutual respect and avoid derogatory or inflammatory remarks about each other’s beliefs and practices.

According to the AMA, during the one-month funeral rites and all related activities are also banned.

The ban would be enforced exclusively by a designated task force made up of AMA personnel, the Ghana Police Service, and representatives from the Traditional Councils.

“Apart from this identifiable task force with tags, no other person or group of persons should be seen or found enforcing the abatement of noise in the metropolis,” Mr Ankrah warned.

Residents and communities within the Ga traditional area were urged to comply fully with the guidelines for a peaceful observance of the customary restrictions.

The statement provided contact numbers for key stakeholders, including Mr Gilbert Nii Ankrah (0243211345), Nuumo Akwah Mensah III, Nae Wulomo (0547438016), Nuumo Klan (0244699095), and Asafoatse Mankattah (0549855811) for further clarification.

“All are enjoined to abide by these guidelines for an incident-free Nmaa Dumↄ period. Accra, live in, love it!” the statement concluded.