Nigerian gays and lesbians, under the aegis of ‘The Right Defense’, are daring President Goodluck Jonathan, and would soon stage a demonstration in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, they said in a statement on Saturday.
They are protesting against the anti-gay law which took effect on 7 January this year when the president signed it.
Although overwhelmingly supported by Nigerians, the law has been sharply criticised by western countries, especially the United States and Britain, which see it as an infringement on the rights of gays and lesbians.
Nigerian gays in a statement they accompanied with masked pictures of themselves said they were protesting against an “undemocratic and unlawful discrimination” of gays and lesbians and trans-genders in the country.
The demonstration in Abuja, they said, has become necessary to condemn what they call “an increase in threats against fundamental human rights of certain persons including LGBT in the country.”
“This is not an ideological protest movement. It’s about quality of democracy in Nigeria. This is about people making some very democratic demands about the government’s need to respect freedom of assembly and freedom of association, as it is channelled in the United Nations universal declaration of Human Rights,” The Right Defense said.
The group added: “We also challenge the existence of the Nigeria human rights body, the National Human Right Commission for its lack of integrity and principle in the fight against discrimination and violation of individual rights.”
The Right Defense said many of its members have suffered overt discrimination from law enforcement and judicial authorities, particularly in their various communities for being constantly accused of indecent practices.
They said they often don’t report rights violations to authorities out of fear of reprisal or arrest.
The group said many Nigerians have in the past fled the country due to threats to life and harassment in their communities.
Those who have fled include Alimi Bisi, Philip Temidayo Adabayo, Desmond Patric, Nkechi Ugo, Lara Abiodun Akinniyi, Simeon Demola Adesanmi, Penu K. Z, the group said.
“The planning for the unviolent rally is to avert the continuous attacking of the unarmed citizens and the unlawful and arbitrary arrest of wanted individuals,” the group said.
The individuals declared wanted by the police, the group said, include, Lizzy betty, Precious Rita, Orilonise Hakeem I, Aniere Olaniran A., Egwabor Felix, Samuel Adekunle Segun, Michael Olanrewaju O., Olorunmaku Taofeek and so many at large.
In the statement, the Right Defense Group it commends European Union Countries and the Canadian Government through its representatives for standing for urging the Nigerian government and the National Assembly to reverse the prohibited same sex law.
The press released was signed by Olalekan Olasunkanmi A., L.Ogunhowo Olayinka, Hunsu Samuel O., Adeola Ogunshola K. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Very good. You guys should come and protest so you won't give the government trouble in hunting you down.
ReplyDeleteMtcheeeeeeew! Arrant nonsense, don't these people have parents, siblings? Or are they using fake names. God forbid that any member of my family will drag us through this shameful abomination.
ReplyDeletethis gays shuld be left alone na.dey will definitely recieve deir judgement frm baba God.#Ayomykun#
ReplyDeleteThen they will openly leave opportunity of being arrested in bundle.....
ReplyDeleteAt least this time police get our support to shoot at site. What nonsense. Our rit !our rit !!dem for leave robbers to dey rob and 419 to do their thing freely. Fair enough them no force mugu. This is not human right, its human rebellion against God.
ReplyDeleteNigeria Police this is a big chance to massively arrest these people since they dont want to abide by the law of our land. Arrest them and start 14yeas imprisonment with them all without trial. Gham
ReplyDeleteLet the IGP bring the CP of Rivers state to monitor the protest.
ReplyDeleteLMAO! yes o! CP of Rivers State should monitor the protest.
DeleteMay God have mercy on their souls, for they know not what they are fighting for.
ReplyDeleteTo all those soliciting and indulging in same sex things . remember Sodom and Gomorrah. Gen 19:1-14,Isa 55:7-9,1Cor 6:9-11
ReplyDeleteprotest, no problem give us the date and time so dat we can feed all of u to dogs and wipe the curse u hv come to give our land away
ReplyDeleteLet them come out to protest,we are waiting 4 them@FCT.They will regret being gay or lesbian that day.YAN BANZA!!!
ReplyDeleteThe first commentator has said it all, come out in the name of protest so you can easily be apprehended without much trouble.
ReplyDeleteNobody is above the law, all of you clamouring for rebellion against God are bound for doom. Try Him......
The gays and lesbians should go ahead and protest unmasked,let's see them for who they are and where they are from.Every evil act attracts a penalty for committing it that's why such acts are committed secretly.why should lesbianism/gayism not attract a penalty if caught that is abomination of all abominations:Incest?
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ReplyDeleteThunder from heaven will strike as many d@ attempt to protest gay rights IJN. Those ppl r cursed. They still av tym to repent before the wrath of God will b on them. A word is enough for the wise
ReplyDeleteGay rite ? Ridiculous...gay n lesbian protest in Nigeria ? Dat sight will b funny...hope u guys do it maskless o...I wait 4 d day when rapists will also plan 2 stage a protest...I no blame una o...I'm ur sure ur proposed protest'll end on print media sha.
ReplyDeleteI never knew I shared Nigeria with such hateful people. Look at your comments!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 3:58pm, Jan 20. - you are gay!
DeleteFellow Nigerians, these people are demonically possessed. Our God of immeasurable patience they are just undermining your patience. In d days of old when our sins were not this much you destroyed Sodom and Gomorah how much more now!Father pls let your grace be upon us when your judgement day comes we pray thee oh Lord in Jesus Mighty Name Amen
ReplyDeleteWhen their parents gave birth to them they thanked God for the bundle of joy and celebrated with well wishers. These children are supposed to be God fearing and worship him in truth and spirit. But come o, what religion exactly do they claim they belong to? I wonder, I just wonder!!!!
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