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Christian group urges Tinubu to reject bill criminalising preaching in commercial vehicles
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Christian group urges Tinubu to reject bill criminalising preaching in commercial vehicles

A Christian organization affiliated with the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (Nigeria region), led by Dr. Israel Akinadewo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject a proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission Bill. This amendment reportedly criminalizes preaching in commercial vehicles, which the group argues infringes on constitutional rights to freedom of religion and expression. They claim that equating religious preaching with commercial activities like hawking is both insensitive and unconstitutional. The organization emphasizes that preaching in commercial vehicles has historically been a legitimate method of spreading spiritual and moral messages across Nigeria. They call for the bill to be revised through inclusive consultations with religious groups and civil society to balance road safety concerns with the protection of fundamental rights.

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Christian group urges Tinubu to reject bill criminalising preaching in commercial vehicles

A Christian organization affiliated with the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (Nigeria region), led by Dr. Israel Akinadewo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject a proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission Bill. This amendment reportedly criminalizes preaching in commercial vehicles, which the group argues infringes on constitutional rights to freedom of religion and expression. They claim that equating religious preaching with commercial activities like hawking is both insensitive and unconstitutional. The organization emphasizes that preaching in commercial vehicles has historically been a legitimate method of spreading spiritual and moral messages across Nigeria. They call for the bill to be revised through inclusive consultations with religious groups and civil society to balance road safety concerns with the protection of fundamental rights.

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