The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, warning that the provision could restrict citizens’ constitutional rights.
The position followed the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by the Senate, which proposed a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading, or preaching inside commercial vehicles.
The bill, if assented to, would also impose a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both on motorists who refuse to cooperate with FRSC officials during roadside breath tests conducted on reasonable suspicion.
In a statement yesterday by the South-West Chairman of CAN, Bishop Barnabas Akinsanya, the body said the proposed legislation requires careful review to ensure it did not infringe on citizens’ fundamental freedoms
