An intense argument erupted between a resident and two preachers after the resident confronted them about the loud noise coming from their sound system.
The resident, who lives in a building close to where the preachers were holding their session, claimed that the volume of their sound system was disturbing tenants and preventing them from getting any rest.
According to the resident, the noise from the preachers’ public address system had reached an unbearable level, disrupting the peace and quiet typically expected in a residential area, particularly during the late hours when people were trying to sleep.
The complaint was made directly to the two preachers, who were conducting their religious service outside, amplifying their sermon to an audience.
In response, one of the preachers, visibly upset, questioned why the resident would try to prevent a religious activity like preaching, particularly as he himself was a Christian.
He went on to argue that it was inappropriate for someone in his community to take issue with the dissemination of the word of God.
“Why are you stopping preaching? Aren’t you a Christian? Would you have confronted us if it were politicians campaigning here?” he asked
The exchange quickly grew heated as the resident insisted that the noise was not only disruptive but also inconsiderate of the people who lived in the building.
The preachers, however, argued that their mission to spread the word of God should take precedence, particularly when it was part of their calling.
This disagreement has sparked a broader debate within the community about the balance between religious expression and the rights of residents to enjoy peace and quiet in their homes.
According to the Criminal and Other Offenses Act, 1960 (Act 29), noise-related disturbances are addressed under sections 293 to 298.
Section 296(g) specifically makes it an offense to willfully make loud or unseemly noise that disturbs others after being warned to desist.
Penalties for such offenses can include fines or imprisonment.
Furthermore, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) requires public preachers to obtain a permit to operate between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., adhering to permissible noise levels.
The incident in question occurred after 10 a.m., raising concerns about whether the preachers were in violation of these regulations.
An intense argument ensued between a resident and two preachers of the word of God after the resident confronted them over the noise caused by their sound system, which, according to him, was disturbing the tenants in his building and preventing them from sleeping.
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