EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Wednesday condemned Nigeria’s ban on same-sex unions as discriminatory and in contravention of fundamental human rights.
“I am concerned about the signing into law in Nigeria of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act,” Ashton said in a statement. “The European Union is opposed to discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
“It is firmly committed to fundamental human rights and the rule of law in respect of those rights, including freedom of association, conscience and speech and the equality of persons.”
“I am therefore particularly concerned that some provisions of the Act appear to be in contradiction with those fundamental rights, which are themselves guaranteed by Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, and to be inconsistent with the legal obligations enshrined in a number of international agreements to which Nigeria is a party.”
Gay activists have vowed to fight the Nigerian government over the ban, warning that it legitimises homophobic violence.
The United Nations too has attacked the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill 2013, accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of trampling over a raft of basic human rights and threatening vital healthcare plans.
But Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed concerns about the law, which threatens up to 14 years in jail for anyone in a same-sex marriage or civil partnership, saying it reflects public opinion. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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What is d world turning into for Gods sake, why all d noise frm d western world including d UN dt have not been able to restore peace anywhere spending so much time on d ban of same sex marriage. Why not expend this energy & time on real problems facing Africa. I hope that citizens of these countries will be given d right to commit suicide as their fundamental human right.
ReplyDeleteTO HELL WHITH THEM
ReplyDeleteF U C K the E U, US, UK, CANADA , UN and all the cursed nations, institutions and organizations of this World that have clearly oppose God's laws.
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed an eye opener for all black people who always feel inferior to the confused whites on virtually anything originating from the whites.
God bless Nigeria. Am very proud to be black, bold and cultured.
Foolish and deranged People parading themselves as World Leaders.
dey shld go 2 hell
ReplyDeleteThe western world should embrace and legalise polygamy. That way, they can prove to us that they are genuine in fighting for equal rights. Their hypocrisy will not work this time. Thanks GEJ for this noble step.
ReplyDeleteGbam. That too is fundamental Human right. A man has a right to choose how many wives he wants to marry. Let them embrace polygamy and stop calling it bigamy
DeleteGood point
ReplyDeleteThis is a bold step by the Nigerian Government. The supporters of same sex marriage are set to go to hell after the other of Sodom and Gomorrah. The British should be ashamed for destroying the works and sacrifices of their missionaries who paid with their bloods. American too has forgotten why God became gracious to them before now. Their former leaders dedicated America to God by saying in God we trust. This reflects in their currency but their Divine endowment has become their snare and undoing. Nigeria is a country that fears God and must resist Satan in all ramifications. Up Nigerian. God bless Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteSoon it will be human right for a man to sleep with his mother, sister, auntie etc. So called developed world are becoming less than animals. Ever heard of he-goat climbing another he-goat in the name of crossing? MADNESS!!!
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