…N500K fine awaits any defaulter
The Anambra State Government has warned preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly markets, to stop henceforth.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo gave the warning while accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents, explaining that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face the full wrath of the law.
A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday showed the governor warning an unidentified roadside preacher at a market to stop disrupting traders with his preaching.
Addressing traders at a market, Soludo said, “If you want to preach the word of God, go to your church. You are causing noise pollution here. You cannot come to a marketplace and disturb everyone.
“If you want to preach, go to a church. Those who want to listen will come to you; you cannot force people in the market to hear your message.
“This is a marketplace, not a church. You are violating the law. You cannot take over a public space and turn it into a church. Otherwise, you will be charged for using this space.
“You will pay 500,000 because we cannot allow this. We have banned loudspeakers in markets due to noise pollution, which affects people’s eardrums. You cannot force people to listen to your preaching. We are cracking down on fake pastors and prophets in Anambra”.
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