The Ga Traditional Council (GTC) has officially lifted the month-long ban on drumming and noise-making across the Ga State, paving the way for activities leading to the celebration of the annual Homowo Festival.
The ban, which began on May 4, ended on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after the performance of customary rites and ancestral observances by traditional authorities.
The annual restriction is observed by the Ga people to create an atmosphere of peace, solemnity, and spiritual reflection ahead of Homowo, a festival that commemorates the triumph of the Ga people over famine and celebrates unity and thanksgiving.
During the ban, the use of drums, loudspeakers, musical instruments, roadside evangelism, and other forms of noise-making was prohibited within the affected traditional areas.
The lifting of the ban was signified through traditional ceremonies conducted by the chiefs and elders of the Ga State.
With the restrictions now removed, religious bodies, businesses, entertainment centres and residents can resume normal activities, while preparations intensify for the various Homowo celebrations scheduled across the Ga traditional areas.
The Ga Traditional Council expressed appreciation to residents, religious organisations and institutions for their cooperation throughout the observance period, noting that the peaceful compliance helped preserve an important aspect of Ga cultural heritage.
The Council also urged the public to continue supporting efforts to promote unity, respect for tradition, and peaceful coexistence as the Homowo festivities approach.
Homowo celebrations are expected to begin in the coming weeks across various Ga communities, including Ga Mashie, Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua, Tema, Kpone, Prampram and Ningo, with each traditional area observing its own festival calendar and customary rites.
