“I Won’t Watch Christ Be Humiliated” – Pastor Ibiyeomie Speaks on FG Ban on Preaching in Buses

• Pastor David Ibiyeomie has criticised the alleged ban on preaching in commercial buses, arguing that it violates Christians’ right to freedom of worship.
• He also spoke on Nigeria’s economic challenges and accused some church leaders of remaining silent.

Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has criticised the alleged restriction on Christians preaching inside commercial buses, describing it as an attack on freedom of worship. He also lamented the country’s economic situation, saying Nigeria is currently facing one of its most difficult periods.

Speaking during a church service, Ibiyeomie said he would not remain silent if Christ was being “humiliated.” He also accused some Christian leaders of keeping quiet because they had allegedly received money from the government.

“Are you aware they said Christians should not preach in the buses? That is a stụp!d law, I will not be alive and see Christ humiliated. You should not stop Christians from preaching, there is freedom of worship.

“Most Christian leaders can’t talk because they have taken money from the government.

“South Africans are kpaing Nigerians, nobody is talking. Nigeria is one of the poorest nations.

“This is the hardest and most difficult time in Nigeria. Hardship is everywhere. When former President Goodluck Jonathan was in office, people were shouting. Now that this time has come, they are quiet. Even preachers are quiet. They spoke during Jonathan’s time. Can you compare Jonathan’s time with now?”

His remarks have since generated mixed reactions on social media, with some supporting his position on freedom of worship, while others argued that public transport should remain free from disturbances regardless of religion.

Some reactions below:

Kennedy Ndubuisi Elechi: “For this, I will start preaching in buses.”

Amos Ochim: “God bless sir, for voicing out for the body of Christ in Nigeria. The Daddy G.O we are expecting to voice out has suddenly become very cool like ice.”

Ola Coco: “Go against the law and the law will deal with you.”

Chrisy Chris: “He’s the only one aware. I’m not.”

Wepngong Berry: “We know the road to church. Nobody should disturb my peace in a bus. I want to plug in my earpiece and listen to music.”

Otunba Adebayo: “If dem born you well, preach then you go see wetin you dey look for.”

Solomon Chinweuba: “What about those that block the roads during their Friday prayers?”

Ola Coco: “A law should be made to prohibit that too. Your religion should not be a hindrance to others.”

Imrana Sulaiman: “The issue is a ban on preaching on buses, and the pastor is bringing almost every Nigerian problem into the matter. What has South Africans kpaing Nigerians or the Goodluck Jonathan regime got to do with the ban on preaching on buses?”