The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has placed a ban on drumming and noise-making in the capital beginning Monday, May 12, to June 12.This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Gilbert Nii Ankrah at the AMA.According to the release, the directive is aimed at observing harmony and national security during the Nmaa Dumↄ period as per customs of the Ga Traditional Council.As per the development, churches have been urged to carry out activities within their premises and also avoiding the use of musical instruments. The AMA has prohibited the use of loudspeakers placed outside churches, mosques and pubs and other areas.

“Roadside evangelists are to cease their activities during this period,” the statement added.The AMA has also cautioned religious bodies and traditional authorities against the use of derogatory or inflammatory remarks but rather maintain mutual respect.The one-month ban affects funeral rites and all related activities. A designated task force made up of AMA personnel, the Ghana Police Service, and representatives from the Traditional Councils is expected to enforce the ban.

“Apart from this identifiable task force with tags, no other person or group of persons should be seen or found enforcing the abatement of noise in the metropolis,” Mr Ankrah warned.Ghanaians living within Accra have been advised to heed to the order or face harsher treatments.