Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
By Olayinka Ajayi
PORT HARCOURT — The Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has criticised the proposed 2026 traffic offence and anti-preaching bill, urging lawmakers to drop the initiative and focus on addressing the country's pressing socio-economic and security challenges.
Speaking during a Sunday service in Port Harcourt, Ibiyeomie argued that the proposed legislation, which he said seeks to restrict preaching in public transport, could infringe on Christians' right to evangelise and create unnecessary tension.
He called on the government to ensure that all religious groups are treated fairly, saying Christians should enjoy the same freedoms accorded to others.
“If you want peace, allow Christians alone as we allow Muslims,” he said.
Reacting to reports that preaching in buses could be prohibited under the proposed legislation, the cleric expressed…
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