Ghanaian Churches Face Crackdown After Violating Noise Ban

Ga Traditional Council Enforces Noise Ban, Leading to Church Closures in Ghana The Ga Traditional Council in Accra, Ghana, recently took action against several churches for violating a noise ban implemented on May 12, 2025. The ban, aimed at curbing excessive noise pollution, resulted in the council's task force raiding at least one church and seizing musical instruments and public address systems. A viral video circulating online shows task force members in black t-shirts entering the church premises. According to reports, the church was holding a postponed birthday celebration for Bishop Dag Heward-Mills when the incident occurred. The council has since summoned fourteen churches to appear before them. One member of the task force stated, "We deployed members of the task force into communities within the Ga State, following reports of some churches violating the directive." This incident highlights the ongoing tension between traditional customs and modern practices in Ghana. The council's actions, while controversial, underscore their commitment to enforcing the noise ban.