Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has criticized the National Assembly for its proposed ban on preaching in commercial buses nationwide.
He encouraged Christians to continue their evangelistic efforts in buses, taxis, and other public places.
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In a widely shared video, Oke asserted that Christians would not adhere to any law that restricts their ability to share the gospel, emphasizing their obligation to follow God instead of human authorities.
He affirmed that believers would persist in their preaching activities as Jesus commanded them to spread the message to all.
Oke challenged the government to enforce such a law, expressing curiosity about how over 65 million PFN-affiliated Christians would be imprisoned. He encouraged Pentecostal Christians to remain steadfast and promote their faith in every available vehicle. He also stated that if arrests occurred, the government should convert stadiums into prisons since Christians would not cease their evangelism.
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The bishop criticized the government for its focus on restricting gospel preaching rather than addressing serious issues like murderers, kidnappers, bandits, and rapists. He argued that Christians promote peace and should not be seen as offenders.
He noted that those in power are only there temporarily and will ultimately face divine judgment. Oke urged those advocating for the law to repent, warning them of God’s consequences if they do not.
He declared that Christians cannot be silenced and threatened to mobilize millions for protests if the law is enacted, following reports of the proposed restriction by the National Assembly.
