Homowo: Ga Traditional Council summons 15 churches for violating noise-making ban

The Ga Mashie Traditional Council has summoned 15 churches. This includes Calvary Baptist Church and Lighthouse Chapel. They are accused of violating a ban on drumming and noise-making. The ban started on May 12, 2025.

Asafoatse Mankatta leads the task force enforcing this directive. He stated that the churches were clapping during services, which breaks the rules. In an interview with Adom News, Mr. Mankatta mentioned that some churches refused to accept their summons letters.

He expressed surprise at Calvary Baptist Church's actions. "They were making noise as if nothing was at stake," he said. The summoned churches must appear before the Traditional Council on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Mr. Mankatta warned that non-compliance could lead to serious consequences. He reiterated that clapping and drumming are prohibited during this period, but singing is allowed. Churches with soundproof auditoriums may be exempt from penalties.

He urged the Christian community to respect these directives. The task force will increase enforcement efforts starting Sunday. This annual ban is part of traditional rites for the Homowo Festival.

It applies to all loud public religious activities. It specifically bans loudspeakers outside places of worship, roadside evangelism, megaphones, tambourines, and other musical instruments during this time.