Ga Traditional Council — traditional governance institution in Ghana's Greater Accra region that issues directives on cultural observances and addresses matters of chieftaincy and regional harmony.
The High Court has declared the appointment of Nii Amoo Dodoo to the Judicial Committee of the Ga Traditional Council null and void, ruling that he does not meet statutory qualifications under the Chieftaincy Act. …
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, has launched the maiden Sacred Crown Awards, an initiative aimed at promoting African heritage, spirituality and wellness. …
… The Ga Mantse, who is also the President of the Ga Traditional Council, described the Sacred Crown Awards as a symbol of unity, identity and renewal for the continent. …
… Marketing and Sales Manager for Delta Air Lines in Ghana, Eloina Badoo, said the airline first paid a courtesy call on the Ga Traditional Council before commissioning a borehole project in Jamestown. …
The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council (GARPC) has called for full compliance with the annual ban on drumming and noise-making, which will run from Monday, 4th May to Thursday, 4 June 2026, in line with directives from the Ga Traditional Council. …
… The Ga Traditional Council has also imposed a ban on funeral rites and all related activities – public mourning, procession, or burial ceremonies with amplified sound or drumming will not be allowed. …
… The Ga Traditional Council, in a parallel directive, has imposed a ban on funeral rites and all related activities, meaning no public mourning, procession, or burial ceremonies involving amplified sound or drumming will be permitted. …
The High Court has declared the appointment of Nii Amoo Dodoo to the Judicial Committee of the Ga Traditional Council null and void, ruling that he does not meet statutory qualifications under the Chieftaincy Act. Justice Alexander Graham held that the appointment contravened Sections 12(2), 14(1), and 29(2) of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008.
Why it matters
The High Court's nullification of the Ga Traditional Council appointment on constitutional grounds is a significant accountability and legal precedent.
The High Court has declared the appointment of Nii Amoo Dodoo to the Judicial Committee of the Ga Traditional Council null and void, ruling that he does not meet statutory qualifications under the Chieftaincy Act. Justice Alexander Graham held that the appointment contravened Sections 12(2), 14(1), and 29(2) of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008.
The Sacred Crown Awards 2026, Ghana's premier awards celebrating African heritage, spirituality, wellness, leadership, and culture, have opened nominations under the royal patronage of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse. The inaugural edition seeks to honour individuals and organisations preserving African identity and driving meaningful impact across Ghana, the continent, and the diaspora.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has unveiled the inaugural Sacred Crown Awards to recognize individuals and institutions promoting African heritage, spirituality, and wellness. The awards, established under his royal patronage, are built on three pillars—African Heritage, Spirituality, and Wellness—and aim to honour cultural custodians, spiritual leaders, and changemakers who serve humanity.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II unveiled the Sacred Crown Awards on Saturday, aimed at recognising individuals, institutions and communities that are preserving and promoting African heritage. The awards will be held in October 2026 and will present 66 awards across categories including African textile, heritage, spirituality, wellness, and special honours.
Delta Air Lines celebrated its 20-year milestone in Ghana and announced preparations to support increased travel demand for the FIFA World Cup, offering individual ticketing, group travel packages, and charter options for Ghanaian fans travelling to North America. The airline is collaborating with local travel agencies and its KLM partnership to provide alternative connection routes.
The Ga Traditional Council has called for forgiveness of Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo following public backlash over comments she made regarding staff postings to northern Ghana, characterizing the incident as an "unfortunate lapse in communication" rather than malice. The Council acknowledged that the remarks generated concern among northerners but said they were not intended to demean or insult the dignity of the people of the North.
The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council has called for full compliance with the annual ban on drumming and noise-making from 4 May to 4 June 2026, issued in line with Ga Traditional Council directives. The Council describes the observance as rooted in culture and spirituality, serving purposes of reflection, spiritual cleansing, and honouring ancestors.
The Ga traditional area's annual noise restriction period began Monday, May 4 and runs through June 4, 2026, suspending drumming, loud religious services, loudspeakers at worship sites, roadside evangelism, and amplified funeral activities. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has directed compliance across communities including Gamashie, Ablekuma West, and Kasoa, and called on religious and traditional authorities to avoid derogatory remarks that could undermine interfaith harmony.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a ban on drumming and noise-making within the Ga Traditional Area from May 4 to June 4, 2026, to maintain peace and harmony during the annual Nmaa Dumo observance period. The directive prohibits religious groups from using musical instruments and loudspeakers outside their premises, suspends roadside evangelism, and restricts funeral rites during the period.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a one-month ban on drumming and noise-making across the Ga Traditional Area from May 4 to June 4, 2026, prohibiting churches from using musical instruments, banning loudspeakers outside religious buildings and pubs, and suspending roadside evangelism. The Ga Traditional Council has simultaneously banned funeral rites and related activities involving amplified sound or drumming.