Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has condemned the government’s ban on preaching in public buses, describing the move as an attack on Christianity.
Speaking during a church service, he criticised what he sees as misplaced priorities, urging authorities to concentrate on insecurity, poverty and other pressing national issues instead of limiting gospel outreach.
He highlighted the inconsistency that while Muslims are permitted to use loudspeakers in public spaces, Christians are barred from preaching on buses.
He said, “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.”
The cleric also accused some church leaders of staying silent because of their ties to political figures, insisting that he has never accepted money from any government official and will continue to speak his mind.
He challenged listeners to ask the president whether he has ever taken a dime from him, noting that taking money compromises the ability to criticize, and lamented that violence and poverty persist while many remain quiet.
He recalled that during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, citizens were vocal, but now even preachers refrain from speaking because they receive financial benefits.
Pastor Ibiyeomie warned against introducing policies that could fuel tension, reiterating that Christians possess a constitutional right to preach the gospel freely anywhere in Nigeria.
“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 — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 26, 2026”
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