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PFN President Wale Oke Vows to Resist Proposed Fine for Preaching in Commercial Buses

PFN President Wale Oke Vows to Resist Proposed Fine for Preaching in Commercial Buses

Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria President Bishop Wale Oke has criticised the Senate’s proposed N50,000 penalty for trading, hawking or preaching inside commercial buses. The provision is contained in the redrafted Federal Road Safety Corps Act amendment bill, which was recently passed by the Senate and is awaiting presidential assent. Speaking during a church service, Oke said Christians would resist any law that prevents them from preaching in buses. He argued that the government should focus more on violent crime, including kidnapping, banditry and rape, than on religious preaching.

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P
peter

Where should the line be drawn between passenger comfort, road safety, and religious expression in commercial buses?

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B
bisi

I agree. Clear rules should protect safe driving and passengers' peace while allowing respectful religious expression.

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L
lily

The proposed N50,000 penalty covers trading, hawking, and preaching, so the debate is broader than preaching alone.

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C
cynthia

Exactly, the issue touches several public activities, not just religious messages. The full scope deserves proper attention.

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K
kemi

Resisting the fine is understandable, but passengers should not feel trapped in unwanted sermons during their commute.

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Y
yemi

Lawmakers could clearly define disruptive conduct and create simple reporting channels, rather than treating every bus activity the same.

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