Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour has criticised a proposed regulation seeking to restrict preaching in commercial buses, insisting that he will continue to spread the gospel despite the potential legal consequences.
In a post on X, Ntim Fordjour said he began preaching freely in commercial buses in Tarkwa around 2007 and questioned why the practice was now being considered a nuisance.
He expressed concern that pastors and evangelists could face imprisonment for preaching in buses, describing the proposed regulation as an attempt to restrict the free expression of their faith.
“What shall separate me from the love of God? Shall persecution or senseless laws stop us from preaching the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ freely everywhere?” he asked.
Ntim Fordjour appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and ensure that the proposed regulation is abandoned.
“Mr President, please order them to abandon this bogus regulation which seeks to jail innocent Pastors and Evangelists – simply for preaching in buses,” he stated.
He also questioned whether the proposal was part of policies being introduced by government ministers without the President’s approval.
“Now preaching JESUS in buses is described as NUISANCE? Or this is also part of the unpopular policies your Ministers are pushing without your approval? Who is really in charge in this govt?” he added.
Despite his concerns, Rev. Ntim Fordjour said he would not be deterred from preaching the gospel in public spaces.
“We will continue to PREACH JESUS in buses, on the street, on campuses, in markets and wherever we shall find souls. We will be undeterred by these anti-preaching regulations,” he declared.
He also referenced his book, Preaching Jesus, saying it was inspired by his passion for evangelism and his commitment to spreading the Christian faith.
His comments come amid concerns over the proposed restrictions on preaching in commercial buses and their implications for religious expression in public spaces.
