Popular clergyman and founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has reacted to government ban on preaching in public buses, describing the move as an attack on Christianity.
Speaking during a church service, the outspoken preacher criticised what he described as misplaced priorities, arguing that the government should focus on tackling insecurity, poverty and other pressing national issues instead of limiting gospel preaching.
According to him, Christians should not be stopped from preaching in buses when other religious groups are allowed to use loudspeakers in public.
“Are you aware that they said they should stop preaching in buses? That’s a stupid law. I will not be alive to see Christ being humiliated. Since they allowed Muslims to use microphones, then Christians will preach anywhere,” he said.
The cleric also accused some church leaders of remaining silent because of their relationship with political leaders, insisting that he has never received money from the government and would continue speaking his mind.
He maintained that he had no reason to keep quiet, stressing that unlike some religious leaders, he has never benefited financially from any government official and would always speak out regardless of who is in power.
“Go and ask your president if I’ve taken one dime from him. You can’t take money from a man and still talk to him. There are killings everywhere, nobody is talking.
Nigeria is one of the poorest nations on earth, nobody is talking. During Jonathan’s time they were shouting, but now everyone is quiet. Most preachers are quiet because they take money,” he added.
Pastor Ibiyeomie warned against introducing policies that could fuel tension, maintaining that Christians have the constitutional right to preach the gospel freely anywhere in the country.
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“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… pic.twitter.com/pp5uUZRwAJ
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