The United States expressed concern over legislation in Nigeria that bans homosexuality marriage.
“The United States is concerned about reports of legislation in Nigeria that would restrict expression, assembly or organisation based on sexual orientation or gender identity,” a statement issued by the US embassy said.
“The United States believes that all people deserve the full range of human rights and opposes the criminalisation of sexual relations between consenting adults. The United States is watching this matter close
The bill spells out a 14-year jail term for anyone entering into same-sex marriage or civil union.
Those who abet or aid such unions could receive 10 years, as would “any person who registers, operates or participates in gay clubs, societies and organisations” — a provision that seems to target gay advocacy groups as well.
The bill sets out a 10-year sentence for “any person who … directly or indirectly makes public show of same-sex amorous relationships”. David Mark the senate president insisted on passing the bill despite the threat from foreign nations responding to the threat rendered by British prime minister Cameron that the British government would withdraw their aid at refusal to legalize homosexuality.
The issue is that Nigeria is a country with morals and religious beliefs which cannot be compromised. In as much as democracy is assumed to be the order of governance in Nigeria, we still have a culture and at that cannot give it up just because of the present world trend. It is obvious some laws can successfully work in some part of the world but doesnt in others because of difference in culture, beliefs, values and Nigerian values are different from that of those foreign countries fighting for gayism right. Nigeria as a country does not believe in gayism and lesbianism and it has never been the order of the day so if the majority of citizens are satisfied with the law then I guess we do not need any foreign interference because the law is meant to govern us. Homosexuality to me is an abnormality and a mental problem if well traced because nature made it that opposite genders should attract so same gender attraction is working against the law of nature.
We expect the government of Nigeria to act in a manner consistent with those laws.
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