'Let them arrest me' - Nigel Gaisie vows to defy ban on preaching in buses

Prophet Nigel Gaisie has rejected Ghana’s new ban on preaching in moving public transport, declaring his intention to continue sharing the gospel with passengers even if it leads to his arrest.

The founder and leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel made his position known in a Facebook post on October 8, 2026, where he indicated that he would soon return to buses to preach about Jesus Christ.

“In the coming weeks or days, I will be on buses and lorries to preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Let them come and arrest me,” he said.

His declaration follows the introduction of a regulation that prohibits preaching and hawking on public vehicles while they are moving.

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Parliament passed the regulation in May 2026, to prevent activities that inconvenience passengers and to ensure their safety and comfort during journeys.

Under the new rule, anyone caught preaching or selling goods on a moving public transport vehicle risks a prison sentence of up to eight months, a fine or both.

However, Prophet Gaisie has challenged the decision, questioning why preaching should be prohibited in public transport when it has served as an important means of spreading Christianity over the years.

He described the reasoning behind the restriction as “medieval and unprogressive”, arguing that preaching to passengers should not be treated as harmful.

“What injury does one suffer while preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in a bus or lorry. No preacher enters into the buses or lorries without the permission of the driver, so what is the point?” he asked.

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The preacher also expressed concern about what he considers a lack of courage among some Christian leaders and churches in speaking out on issues affecting the spread of the gospel.

According to him, preaching on public transport has played a role in the Christian upbringing of some believers, including himself.

He questioned why the church had remained silent instead of defending a practice that has helped spread the Christian faith.

Prophet Gaisie cited the example of Apostle Christopher Annor Yeboah of Christ Apostolic Church, stating that he wants to see the same boldness among today's Christian leaders.

“The church is quiet. Nobody wants to stand out boldly like the days of Apostle Christopher Annor Yeboah of Christ Apostolic Church again. Let everything work but not the church of Jesus Christ? SAD,” he said.

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