Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has taken a firm stance against roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly markets, labelling their activities as a source of noise pollution and public disturbance.

The governor announced that violators of the state’s noise pollution regulations would face a hefty fine of ₦500,000.

 In the video as reported by the PUNCH, the governor was seen addressing the preacher, urging him to cease his loud preaching, which was disrupting traders and shoppers.

“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,” Soludo said.

He further advised the preacher to either conduct his sermons in a church or rent an open field, stressing that those genuinely interested in his message would seek him out.

The governor reiterated that markets are designated for trading, not religious activities.

“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,” he warned.