Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer
A new law in Ghana prohibits preaching on moving public transport vehicles, imposing penalties of up to eight months in prison or fines. This regulation targets the widespread practice of pastors evangelizing on long-distance buses, citing safety and passenger comfort concerns. The ban has sparked debate between supporters who view it as a religious duty and critics who consider it a nuisance.
- ▪Anyone found preaching in public service vehicles in Ghana faces up to eight months in prison or a fine of up to $52.
- ▪The regulation was passed by parliament in May and has recently begun enforcement.
- ▪Pastor Boateng Bismark James has been preaching on buses leaving Neoplan station since 2023.
- ▪Supporters argue that evangelism on transport is a Christian duty, while critics cite safety risks and noise as nuisances.
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Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer<div class="ssrcss-1553su4-ErrorMessage eitf6465"><div class="ssrcss-h7lv7m-StyledInnerContainer eitf6464"><div class="ssrcss-nbxsk2-TextContent eitf6461"><h2 type="normal" class="ssrcss-89o2pv-Heading e10rt3ze0">To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.</h2><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">This video can not be played</p></div></div></div>Figure caption, Boateng Bismark James has been preaching on buses leaving Neoplan station since 2023ByThomas NaadiBBC Africa, Reporting fromAccraPublished1 hour agoBefore the morning rush begins, the sound of praise and worship fills the Neoplan bus station in Ghana's capital, Accra, as a group of Christians gather to prepare to…
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