Ga Traditional Council Imposes Fines On 6 Churches For Violating Drumming, Noise Ban

The Ga Traditional Council has fined six churches for disobeying the state's moratorium on drumming and making noise.

The churches have until June 26 to pay a GH 3,000 fine, provide one sheep, and deliver one carton of Castle Bridge Gin.

Noncompliance will result in additional punitive measures. Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church, SSNIT Flat; Faith Independent Baptist Church; Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Abeka-Lapaz; Winners Chapel International, Head Office; Church of Pentecost, Kaneshie Branch; and Pure Fire Miracle Ministries International, Kisseman are the congregations that have been punished.

The month-long prohibition on all forms of noise-making and drumming in Accra began on 15 May 2023 and ended on 15 June 2023.

This measure was implemented as part of the preparations for the Ga people's Homowo festival. This prohibition includes the use of loudspeakers, percussion, tambourines, funeral ceremonies, and street evangelism.

The Ga Wulomo in charge of the Task Force, Numoo Nikoi Amasah II, informed the Ghana News Agency that two of the six churches, the Church of Pentecost, Kaneshie Branch, and Pure Fire Miracle Ministries International, Kisseman, who did not appear before the Council are still subject to the fines.

He urged Georgians to learn from this instance and adhere to the state's traditions and regulations.

Amasah emphasized the significance of abiding by and respecting the laws and customs of other nations or states in order to avoid trouble. He emphasized how unity and harmony can be fostered when everyone adheres to the prohibition.

"We are all one people, so let's strive to always observe the ban in order to foster peace and unity," he said.