Senate President, David Mark, has told proponents of same sex marriage to bury their dreams as such acts would not be allowed to infiltrate the Nigerian culture.
He said the bill prohibiting the act was already in place, declaring that people found to have violated the law risked 14 years imprisonment.
In a statement from Mr. Paul Mumeh, his Chief Press Secretary, weekend, Senator Mark told Catholic faithful and guests at the civic reception in honour of Cardinal John Onaiyean in Abuja, that it was a criminal offence for any one to indulge in such an act.
He assured that in spite of pressures from some sections of the international community, including human rights activists, demanding the legalisation of same sex marriage in Nigeria, the law against its practice was irrevocable.
He said: “We will not compromise on this. I want to invite you all to join the crusade of decency in our society. There are many good values we can copy from other societies, but certainly not this one.
“We have to prove to the rest of the world, who are advocates of this unnatural way that we Nigerians promote and respect sanity, morality and humanity. Every individual is a product of the union of a man and woman.”
He acknowledged the cordial relationship between the Nigerian state and church and pledged that the National Assembly would continue to do all within the law to ensure religious freedom and peaceful co-existence in the country.
Senator Mark added that the National Assembly would continue to support religious programmes that had positive bearing on Nigerians, but was quick to condemn in the strongest possible terms religious intolerance or extremism.
He enjoined spiritual leaders to continue to pray for good governance, peace and security, which were major challenges facing the country at present.
In his remarks, Cardinal Onaiyekan expressed appreciation to Pope Benedict XVI, the government and people of Nigeria for their prayers and support, especially since his elevation to the College of Cardinals.
He said he would continue to be a crusader for peace and unity of the nation where every citizen had a sense of belonging.
Earlier, chairman of the reception organising committee, Rev. Father Innocent Jooji, noted that Onaiyekan, as a worthy soldier of Christ, had brought honour to the nation with his elevation to the College of Cardinals. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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God bless d Senate leaders
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ReplyDeleteKUDOS SENATOR DAVID MARK..... I WISH IT WAS EVEN DEATH PENALTY.
Each day you keep hearing of ppl condemning and fighting against same sex marriage etc. We now know ppl that are against same sex marriage. pls can we know those that are promoting or canvassing for same sex marriage. At least i now know that Sen. David Mark is against same sex marriage. Pls i want to know atleast one person that supports it so we can balance our report and judgement.Plsssss mention names of proponents of same sex marriage else we assume there are no proponents in Nigeria.Period!
ReplyDeleteSenate President, God have used you on this heinous, bad character to stop it. Almighty God will continue to lead you in the right path.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Senate President.
"E bami kirra fun Senate president for this one"
ReplyDeleteAbeg Mr. Senate president make una try influence the executive positively, so that all will jolificate well well for this country.
Una do well once again, but dont forget say; there are many other areas of our society to be sanitize. Continue good work for your father land and He go better for you all.
All hail the senate president!
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