Sunday, 23 August 2026

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Ga Traditional Council

Ga Traditional Council — traditional authority governing Ga State affairs including chieftaincy regulation, cultural festivals, and community directives in Accra.

2026-05-012026-08-23

In coverage

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May 2026
4 MayDaily Guide
… 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. …
Ga ‘No Noise’ Month Starts Today
1 MayThe Ghanaian Times
… The AMA noted that guidelines from the Ga Traditional Council also prohibit funeral rites and related activities during the ban. …
AMA announces ban on drumming and noise-making from May 4
1 MayJoy Online
… 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. …
No drums, no loudspeakers, no funerals from May 4 as AMA announces noise-making ban

Mining & Energy

Ga Mantse urges responsibility in Ghana mining management

The News

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for a stronger sense of responsibility in managing Ghana's mineral resources, saying mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because lands are held in trust for future generations. He said the decision to grant mining concessions carries implications beyond immediate financial returns and places a duty on the present generation to ensure natural resources are not exploited in ways that compromise future generations' inheritance.

18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

Ga Mantse urges responsibility in Ghana mining management
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for a stronger sense of responsibility in managing Ghana's mineral resources, saying mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because lands are held in trust for future generations. He said the decision to grant mining concessions carries implications beyond immediate financial returns and places a duty on the present generation to ensure natural resources are not exploited in ways that compromise future generations' inheritance.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Vice President thanks Brazilian Ambassador for strengthening Ghana relations
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang bid farewell to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, thanking her on behalf of President Mahama and the Ghanaian government for her service. The Vice President highlighted Ghana and Brazil's deep historical and cultural ties, and discussed areas of cooperation including agriculture, energy, security, trade, and international initiatives.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

Sacred Crown Awards verifies nominees to ensure fairness, integrity
Organisers of the Sacred Crown Awards 2026 are conducting further verification and stakeholder engagement to ensure fairness and integrity in the nomination process. They have made adjustments to selected categories and opened a one-week window for corrections of administrative errors, while clarifying that this does not constitute a reopening of nominations.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Vice President meets outgoing Brazilian Ambassador, affirms partnership
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang received the outgoing Brazilian Ambassador and commended her contributions to Ghana-Brazil relations. Discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, energy, security, trade, and social development, with particular emphasis on energy sector partnerships involving Petrobras.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

Minister, Mayor present Mahama's Homowo donation to Ga Council
The Greater Accra Regional Minister and Accra Mayor presented assorted food items and beverages to the Ga Traditional Council on behalf of President Mahama in support of this year's Homowo Festival, comprising 119 bags of maize, 119 containers of palm oil, and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 1 August

Over 6,000 join Ga Homowo Health Walk in Accra
More than 6,000 residents, traditional leaders and visitors participated in the 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk on August 1, sponsored by Bills Micro Credit Limited. The event promoted healthy living and cultural pride through free health screening, traditional games, musical performances and community activities across Gamashie.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

MTN Ghana donates GH¢30,000 to Ga Traditional Council
MTN Ghana has donated GH¢30,000 in cash and assorted items to the Ga Traditional Council to support this year's Homowo Festival celebrations. The donation was presented by the Chief Customer Experience Officer and marks MTN's 30 years of operations in Ghana.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 23 July

Ga Traditional Council warns Chamba group against illegal chieftaincy titles
The Ga Traditional Council has cautioned members of the Chamba group to stop presenting themselves as chiefs within Ga State, citing provisions of the 1992 Constitution and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008, which restrict chieftaincy titles to persons registered in the National Register of Chiefs and published in the Chieftaincy Bulletin.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

Accra Mayor presents 24-hour market plan to Ga Traditional Council
The Mayor of Accra has briefed the Ga Mantse and members of the Ga Traditional Council on a proposed 24-hour market project to be developed on a four-acre site at Agbogbloshie. The facility will include shops, warehouses, restaurants, a supermarket, a police post, fire station, clinic, and accommodation for traders.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra mayor presents 24-hour market plan to Ga Traditional Council
The Mayor of Accra has briefed the Ga Traditional Council on a proposed 24-hour market project at Agbogbloshie, to be built on a four-acre site with shops, warehouses, restaurants, cold stores, a police post, clinic, and accommodation for traders. The mayor emphasized that the project requires collaboration among government, traditional authorities, traders, and stakeholders.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Ga Traditional Council orders shop closures for July clean-up
The Ga Traditional Council has directed the closure of all shops, markets and commercial establishments in Accra from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, to support a nationwide General Cleaning Exercise aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and restoring cleanliness in the capital.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

Ga Mantse calls for unity against Accra's recurring floods
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a united national effort to address Accra's recurring flooding, stating the challenge requires collective responsibility, discipline and strict adherence to environmental regulations beyond engineering solutions alone.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 1 July

Ga Mantse urges collective action on Accra's recurring flooding crisis
The Ga Mantse and Ga Traditional Council have called for a united national effort to address Accra's recurring flooding, stressing that the problem requires collective responsibility, strict enforcement of planning regulations, and improved environmental stewardship beyond engineering solutions alone.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

High Court nullifies Ga Traditional Council judicial committee appointment
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.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 17 June

Sacred Crown Awards 2026 opens nominations with Ga Mantse patronage
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.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Ga Mantse launches Sacred Crown Awards for heritage and wellness
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

Ga Mantse launches Sacred Crown Awards for African heritage
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.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 22 May

Delta Air Lines marks 20 years in Ghana, expands World Cup travel options
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.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Ga Traditional Council defends minister over northern Ghana comments
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.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

Greater Accra Peace Council urges compliance with monthly noise ban
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.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

Ga traditional area observes month-long noise ban starting May 4
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.
4 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 1 May

Accra Assembly bans drumming and noise-making from May 4
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.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
AMA bans drumming and noise-making across Ga area
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.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →