New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has vowed to continue preaching in commercial buses despite a government regulation he says could criminalise the practice.
In a post on X, the MP said he began evangelising in commercial buses in Tarkwa around 2007 and expressed concern that preaching on public transport could now expose him to imprisonment.
“I risk going to jail if I continue preaching JESUS in buses. But 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 wrote.
Rev Ntim Fordjour called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and direct the relevant authorities to withdraw the regulation, describing it as an unnecessary measure that could lead to pastors and evangelists being jailed for preaching.
He also questioned whether the policy had the President’s approval or whether ministers were pursuing it without his knowledge.
“Now preaching JESUS in buses is described as a NUISANCE? Or is this also part of the unpopular policies your Ministers are pushing without your approval? Who is really in charge in this govt?” he asked.
Despite his concerns, the MP said he and other Christians would continue preaching in buses and other public places, including streets, campuses and markets.
“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 added.
He also referenced his book, Preaching Jesus, which he said was inspired by his passion for evangelism.
