"I'll Not See Christ Humiliated" David Ibiyeomie Condemns Bill Banning Preaching in Commercial Buses
- Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, fired back at the Senate bill banning preaching in commercial buses
- Ibiyeomie argued that Christians deserve the same religious freedoms as Muslims, pointing to the use of loudspeakers in public spaces
- The cleric warned that some Christians would rather leave Nigeria than accept what he described as the humiliation of their faith
- In a chat with Legit.ng, a social media analyst who requested anonymity reacted to Pastor David Ibiyeomie's stance on the Senate bill banning preaching in commercial buses
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Salvation Ministries founder Pastor David Ibiyeomie has come out swinging against a recently passed Senate bill that would impose a ₦50,000 fine on anyone who preaches to passengers inside commercial buses, calling the legislation "stupid" and a direct attack on Christian freedom.
The bill in question is the redrafted Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed by the Senate and currently awaiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's assent.
Beyond penalising preaching in transit, the bill also targets hawking and trading inside commercial vehicles.
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Pastor David Ibiyeomie calls out unequal treatment
Speaking during a church service, Pastor David Ibiyeomie drew a pointed comparison between the treatment of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria's public space.
He questioned why no authority had moved against Muslims using loudspeakers on public streets, yet legislators were now restricting Christians from preaching in buses.
"As you allow Muslims, also allow Christians," he said. "Are you aware that there's a decision of preaching buses? Are you aware? That is a stupid law. It's a stupid law."
The pastor made it clear that he would not stay silent on the matter, delivering one of his most direct statements:
"I will not be alive to see Christ being humiliated. Nigeria has gotten so stupid."
The cleric urged Christians to resist the legislation, warning of serious consequences if the bill was signed into law.
"If they do it, quote me, some of us will leave," he said, adding that he would never remain passive as a preacher while the gospel was being suppressed.
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Ibiyeomie takes aim at silent church leaders
Pastor David Ibiyeomie also turned his attention to what he described as widespread silence among Nigerian Christian leaders, alleging that many had accepted money from politicians and therefore could no longer speak freely.
"Most of them can't talk because they've taken money from the leaders," he said, before insisting that he himself had never received a single naira from the presidency.
The pastor went further, drawing a comparison between the current administration and former President Goodluck Jonathan's tenure, suggesting that religious and civic voices that were once vocal had gone quiet under the present government.
He also touched on broader grievances including hunger, xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, and what he alleged were slow moves to redefine Nigeria's identity along religious lines.
"They want to turn Nigeria to Islamic nations," he said. "It can never be."
Ibiyeomie closed his remarks with a direct instruction to those recording and sharing the sermon:
"Don't edit my statement."
Watch Pastor David Ibiyeomie speak on the Senate's bill banning preaching on commercial buses below:
This is about safety, not religious war - Analyst
In a chat with Legit.ng, a social media analyst who requested anonymity shared his thoughts on the cleric's opposition to the proposed ban.
He stated:
"I think Pastor Ibiyeomie misunderstood the whole matter. This is not a war against Christianity, but a practical safety measure to prevent road accidents that occur when drivers get distracted. While Muslims use loudspeakers in public spaces as the pastor mentioned, the bill does not ban Christians from preaching by the roadside or using sound systems outdoors. Truth be told, people preaching in commercial buses often inconvenience passengers, especially on long journeys, and many of them do it for financial gain rather than the genuine work of the gospel."
David Ibiyeomie defends pastors on insecurity criticism
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Pastor David Ibiyeomie responded to claims that religious leaders have been silent on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
He argued that many critics were quiet when pastors spoke out during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, questioning why they now accuse church leaders of inaction.
Ibiyeomie maintained that pastors have consistently raised their voices on national issues and insisted they have not been silent.
Source: Legit.ng
