Pastor David Ibiyeomie has spoken strongly against the reported restriction on preaching inside commercial buses, describing it as a law he cannot support.
While addressing his congregation, the founder of Salvation Ministries questioned why Christians would be stopped from preaching in buses when loudspeakers are still being used in other public places. He argued that Christians should not be prevented from sharing the gospel if others are also allowed to openly practise their faith.
He said:
“I am aware that they said people should stop preaching in buses. That’s a stupid law. I will not be alive to see Christ being humiliated. The so-called men who are in the assembly, I don’t know where they kept their brains.
You’re telling people not to preach in buses, but you allow loudspeakers outside. I will never be alive to see Christianity being humiliated in Nigeria. Never.
Since they allow Muslims to use microphones and nobody is complaining, then Christians will preach. I don’t care about the men in the office of preachers. Most of them can’t talk because they’re taking money from the leaders.
Go and ask your president if I’ve taken one dime from him, so I can talk. You can’t take money from a man and still talk against him. Ask him if I’ve taken one naira from him.
So it’s better you stop all those rubbish laws. There are killings everywhere, nobody is talking. Nigeria is one of the poorest nations on earth, nobody is talking. This is the hardest time in Nigeria.
When Jonathan was here, they were shouting. Now this government has come, everyone is quiet. Even preachers are quiet. All the preachers are quiet because we know they take money. I will talk because they talked during Jonathan’s time. Can you compare Jonathan’s time and now?
I will never be a tribalistic preacher. Never. Most preachers can’t talk because of sentiments. Listen, I’m not interested in politics, but don’t touch the gospel. You cannot insult Jesus while I’m alive and expect me to keep quiet.
I don’t care about preachers who are busy holding meetings. Tell them to stop that law. It’s not of God. If Muslims can also raise their microphones, then we are free to preach anywhere.
There is no point stopping us. If you go to Victoria Street, their speakers are there. So you should not stop us from preaching. Even a mad man knows that Jonathan is better than this one.”
Beyond the issue of bus preaching, Ibiyeomie also expressed concern over the country’s security and economic situation. He questioned the silence of some religious leaders on national issues and maintained that he would continue to speak out without fear or political influence.
According to him, the preaching of the gospel should never be restricted while other public expressions of faith remain permitted.
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