In preparation for the annual Djehayem Festival, the Osudoku Traditional Area and the Gbese Council of Elders have declared that the ban on noise-making will begin on Friday, April 4, and conclude on Monday, May 5, 2025, in the Greater Accra Region.
A statement issued by the Gbese Aboriginal Council of the Osudoku Ablao Nadu Shrine, Nimo Tetteh Kwame Ofori, outlined that the ban extends to all forms of noise-making activities, including the use of loudspeakers, drums, tambourines, clapping of hands, and other musical instruments within the Osudoku Traditional Area.
Furthermore, the statement emphasized that during this period, all forms of merry-making and funeral ceremonies should refrain from noise-making activities, including the clapping of hands, the use of tambourines, and other musical instruments.
The placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques is also banned during this period.
Roadside evangelism, the use of megaphones, and other loudspeakers should be avoided entirely during this period.
Funeral rites and related activities are prohibited during this period and up to one week after the official ban is lifted on Monday, May 5, 2025, the Ablao Nadu High Priest added.
The Gbese Aboriginal Council of Osudoku Ablao Nadu High Priest also stated that a task force, in collaboration with police personnel and the various District Assemblies, has been established to work with security agencies to enforce the ban.
The Osudoku Traditional Area calls on all citizens and communities to be law-abiding and bear with us during and after the ban to avoid any unfortunate circumstances that might result in property loss or unwanted charges.
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