Churches apologize to Ga Traditional Council for violating drumming and noise-making ban

Some Christian churches that violated the annual ban on drumming and noise-making imposed by the Ga Traditional Council have rendered an unqualified apology to the Ga State.

The churches, whose sound equipment were confiscated during the period of the ban, appeared before the Ga Traditional Council on Thursday to respond to the violations.

During the session chaired by Nii Adote Otintor II, the Sempe Mantse and Acting President of the Ga Traditional Council, the church leaders were cross-examined by paramount chiefs.

They admitted their wrongdoing and offered apologies for breaching the customary directive.

Struggling to explain their actions, the representatives failed to justify why they disregarded the rules that preserve the traditions of the Ga people.

Nii Adote Otintor II instructed the churches to submit indenture documents for their properties to the Council.

He warned that if the documents fail to meet required standards or reflect discrepancies, the Council would be compelled to take stringent actions.

The ban on drumming and noise-making is a sacred tradition observed annually in the lead-up to the Homowo Festival, aimed at ensuring peace and spiritual cleansing.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith