In preparation for the annual Djehayem festival, the Osudoku Traditional Area and the Gbese Council of Elders have declared that the ban on noise-making will begin on Friday, April 4, and conclude on Monday,  May 5, 2025 in the Greater Accra Region. 

A statement issued by Gbese Aboriginal Council of Osudoku Ablao Nadu Shrine, Nimo Tetteh Kwame Ofori outlined that the ban extends to all forms of noise-making activities, including the use of loudspeakers, drums, tambourines, clapping of hands and other musical instruments within the Osudoku Traditional Area.

Furthermore, the statement emphasised that during the period, all forms of merry-making and funeral ceremonies should be refrained from noise-making activities, including clapping of hands and, the use of tambourines, and other musical instruments are prohibited during this period.

The placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques is banned during this period.

Roadside evangelism, the use of megaphones, and other loudspeakers should also be avoided entirely during this period.

Funeral rites and related activities are also prohibited during this period and up to a week after the official ban is lifted on Monday, 5th April 2025", the Ablao Nadu added.

The Gbese Aboriginal Council of Osudoku Ablao Nadu High Priest added that a task force, in collaboration with the police personnel at the various District Assembly, has been established to work with the security agencies to enforce the ban.

Osudoku Transitional Area together in unity and peace, We therefore call on all citizens and all communities to be law abiding and bear with us during and after the ban to avoid any unfortunate circumstances which might result in loss of property or unwanted charges.