{
  "id": 13012188,
  "title": "Ntim Fordjour challenges proposed ban on preaching in commercial buses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ntim-fordjour-challenges-proposed-ban-on-preaching-in-commercial-buses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:44:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ntim-fordjour-challenges-proposed-ban-on-preaching-in-commercial-buses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, a Member of Parliament for Assin South, has vehemently opposed a proposed rule limiting religious preaching in commercial buses. Ntim Fordjour maintains his dedication to sharing the gospel, even in the face of potential legal repercussions. He began preaching openly in commercial buses in Tarkwa in 2007 and questioned why this practice was now being labeled a nuisance. The proposed regulation, according to Ntim Fordjour, aims to curtail the free expression of faith, potentially leading to imprisonment for pastors and evangelists. He posed a rhetorical question: \"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?\" Ntim Fordjour urged President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and halt the proposed regulation, which he deems unjust and possibly unapproved by the President. He also raised concerns about the policy being part of broader governmental decisions without the President's knowledge. Despite his worries, Ntim Fordjour affirmed his resolve to continue preaching the gospel in public areas, including buses, streets, campuses, markets, and wherever souls may be found. He defended his actions by referencing his book, Preaching Jesus, which reflects his passion for evangelism and his commitment to spreading the Christian faith. His remarks follow ongoing debates over the proposed restrictions on preaching in commercial buses and their impact on religious freedom in public areas.",
  "summary": "Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour has criticised a proposed regulation seeking to restrict preaching in commercial buses, insisting that he will continue to spread the gospel despite the potential legal consequences. In a post on X, Ntim Fordjour said he began preaching freely in commercial buses in Tarkwa around 2007 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Reverend Ntim Fordjour opposes ban on preaching in commercial buses.",
    "Proposed rule aims to limit religious expression, risk imprisonment.",
    "Ntim Fordjour urges President Mahama to intervene, defend religious freedom."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ntim Fordjour appeals to Mahama to abandon regulation restricting preaching in buses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ntim-fordjour-appeals-to-mahama-to-abandon-regulation-restricting",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:23:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}