Garpc Statement On The Ban On Drumming And Noise-Making

The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council (GARPC) wishes to re-echo the announcement from
the Ga Traditional Council regarding the commencement of the annual ban on drumming and
noisemaking from Monday, 4th May 2026 to Thursday, 4th June 2026.
As a statutory institution mandated to promote peace and harmony in our region, the GARPC is
therefore urging the public, traditional rulers, religious bodies, political parties, civil society
organizations, and citizens to comply with established tradition and customs.
In this tradition, the one-month ban is observed for reflection, spiritual cleansing, and performing customary rites within our communities.
The GARPC recognizes the cultural and spiritual importance of observance, which forms an
integral part of the identity and heritage of our people. This period includes solemn rituals to
honor ancestors and seek divine guidance and protection for the nation.
The Peace Council therefore calls on all citizens, residents, and visitors within affected
jurisdictions to:
• Respect and adhere to the ban on drumming and all forms of noisemaking during the
stipulated period;
• Refrain from using musical instruments, loudspeakers, and other noise-generating
equipment in public and private spaces to maintain the sanctity of the period.
• Ensure that political campaigns, social gatherings, and commercial activities do not violate
the terms of the ban;
• Report any violations to the appropriate traditional, community, or security authorities.
The Peace Council further appeals to the security agencies and law enforcement bodies to
collaborate with traditional authorities to ensure peaceful compliance with the ban throughout the period.
We urge all parties to approach any infractions with restraint and in a manner that preserves
peace and promotes dialogue.
The Peace Council urges the media to effectively spread information nationwide, especially to
rural and peri-urban communities, ensuring that all citizens are duly informed.
The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council remains committed to fostering harmony, tolerance,
and mutual respect among all segments of our society.
We are confident that with the cooperation and goodwill of all, the ban on drumming and
noisemaking will be observed peacefully this year.
We wish all our communities a peaceful and spiritually enriching observance.
Thank you and God bless our homeland Ghana.
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SIGNED
RT. REV. SAMUEL KOFI OSABUTEY
THE GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL CHAIRMAN