As President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to meet with his United States counterpart, Barack Obama, in the White House next Monday, the US government is expected to make another case asking the Nigerian government to repeal its law against same-sex unions.
Making this known, the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, stated that the US would continue to pressure Nigeria until it legalises same-sex marriage.
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| US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield |
Thomas-Greenfield revealed America’s plans yesterday during a live-web chat with journalists in Washington DC.
US recently legalised gay marriage, a development, which sparked off mixed reactions across the globe.
Thomas-Greenfield, who said the US had adopted the protection of the rights of same-sex people as part of its foreign policies, vowed that Washington would continue to mount and sustain pressure on Nigeria and other countries to reverse their laws against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) community.
She said: “As a government, it is one of the highest priorities and strongest values that discrimination against anyone based on their sexual orientation and gender identity is wrong. We believe human rights should be available to everybody.
“As a policy, we will continue to press the government of Nigeria, as well as other governments which have provided legislation that discriminate against the LGBT community.”
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Thomas-Greenfield, who did not agree that pressuring Nigeria to reverse the anti-gay law amounted to interference, said Nigeria and Uganda have the hardest legislation on the gay community.
She said: “This is very much a work in progress, but I think you will agree with me that the law in Nigeria really went far in discriminating against this community but also people who associate with them. So, we will continue to press the government, to press the legislature to change these laws and provide human rights for all Nigerian people regardless of their sexual orientation.”
Thomas-Greenfield was optimistic that the US would win the fight to protect the LGBT community.
She continued: “With what is happening in the US, you can determine how far we are willing to go. We strongly believe human rights for all people and we are particularly opposed to legislation that actually targets the gay community for discrimination.
“So we are prepared to push this as a policy, not just in Africa but across the world.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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I will advic PMB not to visit American if that is the case.
ReplyDeleteAmerica must be a joker. Nigerians can never ever agree to this evil ways. We don't need any America assistance. Why America after Africans countries. Why can't they talk to Saudi Arabia people and other Arabs countries about this. Buhari never ever bow down for them. We have our own cultures and not gay culture. Fuck you Obama and the rest.
ReplyDeleteOur religion and culture did not give us the right to practice that useless act. God forbid. We will never compromise.
ReplyDeleteObama thinks reversal of the law will boost economic growth in Africa?
ReplyDeleteMadam it seem you have are MAD. Nigerians say NO to gay.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are yet to know the height of the evil in the government of the US. These people are direct ambassadors of the anti Christ. Obama is the devil himself. I think it's time to start demonstrating concerning PMB,s trip in the first place because Obama has a way of convincing people with his satanic oratory to decamp to the devil,s camp. Also it's time to start bringing this disgusting homosexuals and lesbians down because they are getting emboldened each day and soon their group will start getting sponsorship from the US and other devilish countries. Most ladies these days engage in the disgusting act of lesbianism and nobody seems to take notice while the men are haunted and hunted. Lets simply snatch and smash them now before the become too strong for us.
ReplyDeleteNa to give them (gay) jungle justice in naija.
ReplyDeleteThat is change Nigeria's need this time and it will come to pass .
ReplyDeleteHomosexuality was an offence both in US nd U.K. but today, it's bn decriminalize. Those people hv experimented on all these nd found that it's not sustainable. What's natural to a person can't be repressed by legislation. That d western world hv realised. I know someday, soon, Nigeria will decriminalize it. That anti gay law was passed out of insincerity nd pretext as most of them who were parties to that law, legislature nd d executive, are either bisexual , lesbians, or homos. Time will tell. Let's watch nd see.
ReplyDeleteyou sound like a gay urself. Gay and Les will never be accepted in Nigeria trust me. We may be divided along ethnic and religious lines but united against gay front. NO TO GAY
DeleteLet US accepts Polygamy as well then.They wouldn't consider polygamy but would want others to accept same sex relationship.If same sex marriages are good for Africans then polygamy must be good for US
ReplyDeleteGood point. At least, polygamy has a basis in many major religions of the world. But every major religion forbids homosexuality.
DeleteObama should marry Mugabe first. Them he can push for gay marriage. Jesus never mention about marriage between same sex. Because is against the Will of God. American don't be a tool in hand of Satan in push for human rights.
ReplyDeleteGod forbid gay marriage in naija my religious country
ReplyDeleteFormer Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon signed an International Treaty that " Sold out" Bakassi Peninsula to the Republic of Cameroon during the Nigeria / Biafra Civil War. Today, Cross River State and indeed my brethren from Bakassi are on the receiving end. President Muhammadu Buhari should be very careful in signing any Treaty with USA Government into order not fall into this same Sex marriage legislation trap.
ReplyDeleteThe taste of the pudding is in the eating. Let us how seriously our Presido takes his religion and his nation. This is an acid test of good governance. Do you listen to the yearnings of external powers or to the voices of those you govern. Beware of American neo-colonialistic tendencies. In Africa.
ReplyDeletechange is coming to Nigeria , no body should cry that the change we vote ,support our change ??
ReplyDeleteWe don't expect less from your likes
DeleteI am beginning to believe that BH has international support from the west. They will tell you. We will help you to finish BH but aaccept Gay Marriage. Just as they came to Africa to test their Biological weapon called EBOLA. America is evil.
ReplyDeleteAfter gay rights, let us agitate for armed robbers rights afterall stealing is an inborn tendency
ReplyDeleteI think there should be leadership by example, let gmb propose and wed obama as an example.
ReplyDeleteUS should accept polygamy first. Must they force others to follow their evil practice.
ReplyDeleteHahahahah that America accepted gay marriage doesn't mean the can shove it down our throat. If Baba even considers it him and his team will not make it back to this country alive.
ReplyDeleteThe Americans have gone nuts. It is a great pity that such a great country has descended so low to allow herself to be completely blinded by Satan to accept same-sex marriage. Do they still profess to believe in God, the Creator of all humans and every living thing, by deliberately going against His commandments? Have they forgotten the destruction of Sodom and Gommorrah for practising same-sex marriage? God hates it with PERFECT HATRED.
ReplyDeleteI will not be surprised that in the next few years, the Americans will go the full hug by also legalizing marriage with beasts i.e. dogs, donkeys, cows, bulls, cats, horses and even lions if they so desire. It is unfortunate that Barak Obama - an African-American allowed himself to be used to legalize this abominable law. Very, very unfortunate.
Ye Americans, hear ye the word of the living God. God is completely against HOMOSEXUALITY, LESBIANISM AND BESTIALITY - Leviticus 18:22-23; Leviticus 20:13-16. Repent or be prepared to receive the fiery WRATH of God.
They are already marrying dogs and cows
DeleteIn Nigeria A man is a HE and a Woman SHE.... they perform and function differently as the different holy books in our prominent religions thought us, we respect morals and cant go after what we don't believe in....Just as you believe in same sex marriages, that is how some of our people believe in Polygamy and I don't think Nigerians are in anyway would spent time trying to convince you to accept it as a way of life.... so please keep your Same Sex Marriage norm to yourself
DeleteObama should go to KENYA and do that not here in Nigeria....
ReplyDeleteThis is a total conflict between NATURAL LAW and COMMON LAW. Humans cannot go against nature. This is very clear. There is no where in the Bible was same-sex marriage mentioned nor imagine. So on what premise can any man of God wed them. This are clear signs of the end.
ReplyDeleteEven the gays and the lesbians knows that they will stone them to them if they should come out publicly to display themselves here in Nigeria. This is one thing that both the muslims and the christians forbid and the majority carries the vote, obama rest your case it cannot work even me as a Nigerian knows that it can't work in my country, i do not need a suit sayer to tell me nor anyone
ReplyDeleteBut Obama and Buhari are not reading una comments...
ReplyDeleteBut Obama and Buhari are not reading una comments..I wish they can
ReplyDeleteidiot Obama, Mugabe is waiting for you to come and marry him. Leadership by example.
ReplyDeleteGay marriage must come to stay in nigeria..Sai Buhari..Say Baba.."we need change"
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Obama ever read the Bible.
ReplyDeleteGenesis 19: Sodom and Gomorrah
If Obama ever broaches the issue of same sex marriage, our president will give it back to him straight away. I have no doubt about that! Obama will be talking to the wrong person.
ReplyDeleteFuck U America
ReplyDeleteWe Nigerians are not Animals who sleeps with each others. US should not intimidate us with their ANIMAL law. GAY marriage is a forbidden fruit in NIGERIA and AFRICANS as a whole, Awa ra
ReplyDeleteNow i truly believed that Americans are evil and agents of Satan.
ReplyDeleteKentucky Country Clerk Decided Not To Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses After 'Praying And Fasting'
DeleteAP/The Huffington Post UK | By Paul Vale
Posted: 21/07/2015 16:38 BST Updated: 3 minutes ago
An elected official in Kentucky decided not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after she prayed and fasted. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis attended court on Monday after the American Civil Liberties Union sued her over her refusal to issue licenses, despite the recent Supreme Court decision that made gay marriage legal across all 50 states.
Davis told the court she could not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because signing the document would signal her approval of a union that violates her religious beliefs. She said she came to this decision after not eating and talking to God. Governor of Kentucky Steve Beshear instructed county clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples immediately following last month's Supreme Court ruling.
The ACLU has asked District Judge David Bunning to order Davis to issue the marriage licenses. Bunning, who did not rule after the Monday hearing, could order Davis to issue licenses, and then fine her or put her in jail if she refuses. But he can not remove her from office as she’s an elected official.
Davis said Monday she is a member of a local apostolic church, part of the Christian faith. She said she believes the Bible is "God's holy word" and that it defines marriage as strictly between one man and one woman.
Kentucky law requires the county clerk to issue marriage licenses, or the local judge executive if the clerk is absent or the office is vacant. The licenses are valid for 39 days until someone — a minister or other qualified official — performs the ceremony and signs the form. The couple then returns the license to the clerk and has it recorded.
The wording on the license says the couple is "hereby authorized" to get married. "If... I authorize that I'm saying I agree with it, and I can't," Davis said Monday in a sometimes-tearful testimony before a packed courtroom. She added: "If I resign, it solves nothing and helps nobody," especially when "there is a solution out there where everyone can be happy and no one is compromised in any way."
Her solution is for Beshear to call a special session of the state legislature to pass a law protecting county clerks, possibly by allowing people to receive marriage licenses from the state online. Beshear has declined to call the legislature back to Frankfort, citing the $60,000 per day cost to taxpayers.
Bunning said the earliest he could rule would be mid-August. But it's unclear how Davis — who has already ignored broader orders from the US Supreme Court and the governor — would react to a judge's order to issue marriage licenses. "I'll deal with that when the time comes," she said.
At least we now know that not all Americans are EVIL Abi?
Evil must surely bow for the good. Hell is open wide for all those practicing same sex marriage.Don't you accept same sex marriage whether in open or in secret. It is a taboo!
ReplyDeleteHello, This would change what you've heard, or think you've seen or know about Lesbian, gay, and Bisexual Nigerians: see:www.nostringspodcast.com
ReplyDeleteSame sex marriage is contrary to God's commandment and will not be legalized in Nigeria. Americans may practice it in their country but they should not force it on us because we will not compromise our cultural and moral standards
ReplyDeleteNigeria is a independent nation and nobody can force that in Nigeria as you can force gay in Texas and some American States that is why Obama did not go further he respect every right of each nation and their culture even in his homeland Kenya not everybody love gay but they are allowed.
ReplyDeleteI also found this article on greymile, it's quite similar and interesting...you can see it too.
http://greymile.perchstoneandgraeys.com/2015/08/26/let-me-choose/#more-1106