“I will be on buses and lorries to preach, let them arrest me!” — Prophet Nigel Gaisie challenges bus preaching ban
Prophet Nigel Gaisie has vowed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ on commercial buses and lorries in the coming days or weeks, daring authorities to arrest him over the planned evangelism.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the preacher criticised what he described as “medieval and unprogressive thinking” about preaching in public transport, insisting that evangelism on commercial vehicles should not be discouraged.
“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 stated.
He also questioned why preaching the Christian gospel to passengers should be considered harmful, asking: “What injury does one suffer while preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in a bus or lorry?”
Prophet Gaisie argued that preaching on buses was not a new practice, noting that some Christians, including himself, had benefited from such evangelistic activities.
He maintained that preachers do not force their way onto commercial vehicles, explaining that they seek permission from drivers before sharing the gospel with passengers.
Beyond the debate over public evangelism, the preacher expressed concern about what he considers a lack of boldness among contemporary church leaders in defending their faith.
He cited the late Apostle Christopher Annor Yeboah of the Christ Apostolic Church as an example of the kind of courage and commitment he believes should characterise Christian evangelism.
“The church is quiet, nobody wanna STAND OUT BOLDLY LIKE THE DAYS OF Apostle Christopher Annor Yeboah of Christ Apostolic Church again,” he lamented.
Prophet Gaisie further criticised what he described as a tendency among people to prioritise public approval over standing firmly for their beliefs.
“Almost everybody is pleasing men,” he stated, arguing that the church must preserve its identity and evangelistic mission even as other aspects of society change.
His comments have reignited debate over preaching on commercial buses and lorries in Ghana, with the issue raising questions about religious expression and evangelism in public spaces.