The Goaso Traditional Council has officially banned public Valentine’s Day celebrations within the Goaso traditional area.
The decision comes as the community prepares for the one-week observance of the late Paramount Chief, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah.
At a solemn press conference, council elders—dressed in mourning black—declared that any public display of Valentine’s festivities would not be tolerated.
While private celebrations aren’t explicitly forbidden, visible signs of the romantic holiday, such as decorations, parties, and public expressions of affection, are strictly prohibited.
Nananom of the Goaso Traditional Council has banned Valentine’s Day celebrations in the Goaso traditional area ahead of the one-week observation of the late Paramount Chief of the Goaso Traditional Council, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah.
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According to the council, the move aligns with cultural customs that demand respect and solemnity ahead of the chief’s funeral rites.
However, the announcement has sparked mixed reactions among residents and social media users, with some praising it as a sign of cultural reverence while others express disappointment over the unexpected restriction on love day.
With February 14 fast approaching, the question remains: Will love find a way, or will tradition prevail?
