The decision follows public debate over the regulation, particularly concerns about its implications for religious expression and evangelism in commercial vehicles.
The provision, captured under Regulation 141 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), prohibits causing or permitting a nuisance, including preaching and hawking, in a public or commercial vehicle while it is in motion.
Offenders face a fine of between 10 and 50 penalty units, imprisonment for up to eight months, or both. Penalty units are the standard measure used in Ghanaian law to calculate fines.
The regulation has drawn attention from religious leaders and other stakeholders, who raised concerns about how the restrictions could affect religious activities commonly undertaken in buses.
It remains unclear whether the suspension will lead to a review of the provision or changes to its enforcement. The report did not say when the suspension takes effect or who announced it.
The government is yet to issue a public statement outlining the full details of the suspension, Citi News reported.
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