The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC), in collaboration with the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), has announced the annual ban on drumming and noise-making ahead of the Homowo Festival celebrations.
According to the Council, the ban takes effect from Monday, May 4, 2026, to Thursday, June 4, 2026, across the Ga State as part of the traditional rites preceding the festival.
The Council, however, noted that some traditional areas including Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua, Tema, Prampram, and Ningo will observe the ban during different periods to be announced later by their respective Traditional Councils.
In a statement signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the GARCC expressed concern over unlawful attempts by some individuals to enforce the ban through acts that result in the destruction of property.
The Council stressed that such conduct is unacceptable and violates the laws of Ghana.
It warned that any person or group found engaging in unlawful enforcement or causing damage to property would be dealt with according to the law.
The GARCC also appealed to religious bodies, faith-based organizations, event organizers, pubs, and other stakeholders to cooperate in ensuring the peaceful observance of the ban.
“No individual or group is permitted to enforce the ban unless duly authorized,” the statement emphasized.
The Council stated that enforcement of the directive would be carried out by the Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the Ga Traditional Council, adding that there must be no destruction of property during the exercise.
GARCC further indicated that it would continue engaging stakeholders to ensure cooperation and maintain peace throughout the period of the ban.
The public has therefore been urged to fully comply with the directive in order to preserve peace, order, and respect for tradition during the Homowo season.
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The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Fire and Safety Team and LCB Worldwide Ghana Football Team have emerged champions of the 2026 LCB Corporate Games in the Tema and Accra Zones respectively, following weeks of competitive football action.
The grand finale of the fifth edition of the competition was held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Mexico Park, Community 2, Tema, bringing together participating companies from the ports and shipping industry and other sectors.
In the Tema Zone final, GPHA Fire and Safety secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Team to clinch the ultimate title.
In another decisive encounter, LCB Worldwide Ghana delivered an impressive performance in the Accra Zone, thrashing the Ghana Immigration Service Team 5-0 to emerge champions.
The final standings saw LCB Worldwide Ghana finish first in the Accra Zone, followed by the Ghana Immigration Service in second place, while Manna Team settled for third.
In the Tema Zone, GPHA Fire and Safety claimed the top spot, with the Ghana National Fire Service finishing as runners-up and Wilmar Africa taking third place.
Winners Take Home Cash Prizes
The victorious teams were rewarded with cash prizes in recognition of their performances.
The champions in both zones received GH¢20,000 each, while the first runners-up took home GH¢10,000 each. The second runners-up were also rewarded with GH¢5,000 each.
Individual awards were presented to outstanding performers, with the tournament's top scorer receiving GH¢2,000 and the Best Goalkeeper taking home GH¢1,000.
16 Teams Compete in Fifth Edition
A total of 16 teams, comprising eight teams from each zone, participated in this year's competition, which featured several weeks of exciting football action.
The Accra Zone participants included the Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA), Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), LCB Worldwide Ghana, Ghana Immigration Service, Aviance, Mariners, Manna and Conquerors.
The Tema Zone was represented by Port Hub, GPHA Fire and Safety, Ghana National Fire Service, GPHA Mechanical, Ezeylinks, Wilmar Africa, Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) and Ghana Dock Labour Company Limited (GDLC).
LCB Eyes Expansion of Corporate Games
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the grand finale, a representative of the Human Resource Department at LCB Worldwide, Solomon Dwamena Aboagye expressed satisfaction with the performance of the participating teams and the overall impact of the competition.
He noted that the objectives behind organising the games had consistently been achieved over the years, adding that LCB Worldwide Ghana remained committed to expanding the initiative to attract more corporate organisations.
“We are hoping that in the next few years, the participating companies will be more. We are hoping to bring companies from other industries. We are expecting the financial institutions, oil and gas companies and even the educational sector as well,” he said.
Mr. Aboagye further disclosed that the competition was fully sponsored by LCB Worldwide Ghana, expressing optimism that the company would continue to mobilise resources to sustain and increase the prize money in subsequent editions.
Promoting Corporate Unity Through Sports
The LCB Worldwide Corporate Games was initiated to foster camaraderie, strengthen professional relationships and promote bonds of friendship among companies, particularly those operating within the ports and shipping industry.
Beyond sports, LCB Worldwide Ghana has also established a strong presence through its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The crisis management company has been operating in Ghana since 2017 and has been contracted by the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, to undertake fumigation and disinfection of cargo at the country's ports and designated points of entry and exit.
As part of its commitment to public health and community development, the company has undertaken fumigation exercises at markets, hospitals, senior high schools and tertiary educational institutions across the country.
The successful organisation of the fifth edition of the LCB Corporate Games further underscores the company's commitment to using sports as a platform to promote teamwork, corporate engagement and stronger relationships among businesses in Ghana.