The Ga Tradi­tional Council (GTC) yesterday announced the annual ban on drumming and noisemaking in Ga Mashie from May 12 to June 11, 2025.

The month-long ban prohibits clapping of hands, placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques, roadside evangelism, use of megaphones, loud speakers, tambourines and other musical instruments both outside and indoors during the period.

It forms part of customary rites leading to the celebration of Homowo Festival.

Nii Tackie TeikoTsuru ll seated in state with elders at the event The president of the Ga Dangme Council, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, therefore, implored the general public to abide by the regulations to ensure "peace, harmony and security" within the Ga Traditional Area.