Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer

Before the morning rush begins, the sound of praise and worship fills the Neoplan bus station in Ghana's capital, Accra, as a group of Christians gather to prepare to evangelise on vehicles taking travellers across the country.Amid drumming and dancing, Boateng Bismark James leads 13 worshippers, nine men and four women, in prayer for drivers and passengers travelling to destinations across Ghana.Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread. On long-distance buses, pastors can often be seen - and heard - preaching the gospel. Sometimes they stand in the stairwell next to the driver, at others they walk up and down the aisle reading from the Bible and calling on sinners to repent at the tops of their voices. They do not stop even if the trip lasts for several hours.The faithful sometimes offer money to the preachers to support their endeavours.But a new law means this familiar practice could be coming to an end.Anyone found preaching in public service vehicles faces up to eight months in prison, a fine of up to $52 (£39) or both. The new regulation, passed by parliament in May, and which has started to be enforced in recent weeks, targ...