As part of their ritual performances ahead of the Awutu Awubia Festival 2023, the Nananom of Awutu Traditional Area in the Central Region has banned drumming and noise-making on Awutuland.
The Awutu Awubia festival is one of Ghana’s most historic festivals, teaching Ghanaians about their beliefs, norms, and history.
In an interview with the press, the Traditional Priest of Awutu Traditional Area, Otsor Odai Tutu, stated that the validation of this noise-making ban is three weeks from June 6th to June 27th, 2023, urging all people on Awutuland to follow the protocol or face sanctions.
Other activities prohibited by the Traditional Ruler include spinners playing music in pubs, church activities with instructions, funeral ceremonies, and weddings, among others.
Awutu Beraku, Awutu Bawjiase, Awutu Saakwa, Awutu Adawukwa, Awutu Ntowkruwa Ofadaa, Ofaso, Bontrase, Ahentia, Bosomabena, and other communities will be affected.
Otsor Odai Tutu has thus warned that any perpetrator who is obstinate will be dealt with harshly.
”There is currently a ban on making noise. You are unable to play music. When you go to church, you can participate in your services and teachings, but making noise is prohibited. Some argue that these rites are fetishistic, but this is not the case. These activities are part of our rites, which also include community prayer and fasting. We do these things to ask for new blessings, grace, mercies, and people’s transformation. It allows for a greater harvest. ”As old as I am, I fast and pray during the period; why should you not follow these instructions?”
”If you refuse to follow these directives and the ban, you will be punished.” ”The Council is pleading with all residents and visitors to respect our traditions and obey the regulations so that they are found culpable.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
