This crackdown comes in the wake of statements made by President Paul Kagame, who expressed concern over the proliferation of places of worship in the country. He argued that Rwanda did not need so many religious institutions, prompting the introduction of the new law. The closures have sparked a wide range of reactions, with some praising the government's efforts to regulate religious practices, while others see it as an infringement on religious freedom. Ghanaian Catholic Priest Apologises After Viral Video of Secular Song Performance in Church In a separate development, Rev. Fr.