Ban On Drumming & Noise Making Lifted
The ban on drumming and noise making in Ga State has been lifted by the legitimate and gazetted Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi Bonte II supported by the Sakumo Wulomo Nuumo Ogbarmey II.
The ban which was placed on 6th May 2013, run for one month.
At a ceremony to conduct the lifting dubbed 'Peace, Progress and Development' held at the Gbese Blohum saw the performances of traditional customs.
The one month ban on drumming and noise making was to pave the way for the celebration of Homowo in Accra, where rituals were performed at Gbese Blohum to signal the lifting of the ban.
The elders present expressed their deep appreciation to the religious community and the general public for the high level of cooperation during the month-long ban.
The elders believed that the entire political leadership in the country will live up to their word, to give mother Ghana peace, progress and development.
Lately, the ban has assumed national significance due to the opposition to it by some Christian churches.
The ceremony, held was marked with traditional pomp and glamour. It was attended by the various Ga chiefs, linguists, queenmothers, fetish priests and the crème-de-la crème in the Ga Traditional Area.
The Nai Wulomo, Nuumo Teteete III flanked by fetish priestesses clad in white, performed libation to signify the beginning of the ceremony.
The Gbese Mantse Nii Ayi Bonte II in an interview after the ceremony said this year's ban has been very peaceful.
He said fish and maize harvests have increased considerably this year as compared to previous years, expressing satisfaction with the level of co-operation between the traditional council and the various religious bodies in the country.
He also seized the opportunity to call for peace in the Ga state adding that the incessant chieftaincy clashes which have in the past characterized the Homowo celebration must be avoided.