Government suspends implementation of new L.I. restricting preaching in moving vehicles

‘You can preach when the vehicle is stationed’ – Mahama clarifies restriction on preaching in moving vehicles

“It has come to my attention that there is a perception that we have banned preaching in vehicles. What we are saying is that no one should preach or sell in a moving vehicle. Regardless of your faith, you cannot preach in a moving vehicle, but you can preach when the vehicle is stationed. It […]

We have not banned preaching in buses, only in moving ones – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the government has not banned preaching in buses, but only prohibits preaching and trading in moving vehicles. He says the restriction is intended to protect the safety of passengers, preachers, traders and drivers. The President explained that preaching is permitted when buses are stationary at bus terminals, but […]

Government suspends enforcement of bus preaching regulation

The government has suspended the implementation of the regulation prohibiting preaching and hawking in moving commercial vehicles, sources indicate. The move follows growing public debate over the restriction, with religious leaders and other stakeholders raising concerns about its implications for religious expression and evangelism on public transport. The suspension is expected to allow further consideration […]

Report: Govt suspends enforcement of ban on preaching, hawking in moving vehicles

The government has suspended the implementation of the regulation banning preaching and hawking in moving public transport vehicles, MyJoyOnline.com has reported. A high-ranking government source confirmed the decision to the news outlet following public criticism and concerns from religious leaders and other stakeholders. The Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), prohibit preaching and hawking in […]

Ghana suspends Road Traffic Rules criminalising preaching and hawking in moving vehicles

Ghana’s government has suspended the Road Traffic Regulations 2026 (L.I. 2519) that criminalised preaching and hawking in moving commercial vehicles, following sharp criticism from religious leaders and mixed public reactions over safety and free expression.

Govt puts ban on preaching in commercial vehicles on hold

The government has suspended the ban on preaching and hawking in moving public and commercial vehicles under L.I. 2519, after debate over religious expression.