Ban on noise making: Is it lawful?

Even though we live in a country with very good laws on paper, these laws are like toothless bulldogs that bark at best and never bite. Consequently, the epitome of lawlessness is at its best.  Some say it pays to do the wrong but cost to do the right things. If you are poised to do the right thing you are often asked, ‘Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem?’ 

As a law-abiding citizen who wants to do what is right and trust the system for results, I am sorry to tell you that most often you may not get the justice you expect. So the temptation is to descend into the gutters to get instant justice or avoid being taken for granted in the first place. 

Once again we have come to the annual month-long (May 11 to  June 11) ban on drumming and noise making by the Ga Traditional Authority. Hindsight, it is important to note that excessive noise making is a national concern that must be addressed by the right authorities through the Public Order Act. It cannot and should not