Tema, March 9, – The Tema Traditional Council has announced the 2026 customary ban on drumming and noisemaking within the Tema Traditional Area ahead of the annual Homowo Festival.
The ban will take effect from Friday, May 1, to Saturday, May 23, 2026.
A statement issued by the Tema Stool and the Traditional Council said the directive applied to individuals, institutions, churches, mosques and all social gatherings within the traditional area.
It said burial and funeral ceremonies, as well as any form of drumming or loud noise, would not be permitted during the period.
The Council explained that the ban formed part of customary rites performed to prepare for the celebration of the Homowo Festival.
Communities affected include Tema Manhean (Newtown) and other areas under Tema, Ashaiman, Zeenu, Kubekro, Adigon, Saasabi, Klagon, Adjei Kojo, Sakumono and Adjeiman.
The Council urged residents and institutions within the affected communities to comply with the directive to ensure the smooth observance of the traditional rites.
It also appealed to the public to cooperate with traditional authorities to avoid confrontations during the period.
The Homowo Festival is celebrated annually by the Ga people to commemorate their history and cultural heritage.
Activities lined up for this year’s celebration include clean-up exercises and Lala Kanemo, the reading of Kple song lyrics.
GHBUSS
9 March 2026
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