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The signing of the Samoa agreement has raised stirred several controversy in Nigeria raising questions as to whether LGBTQI has been legalized in the country. Several civil groups, Christian clerics, and Islamic groups in the country have also been vocal in their stance against LGBTQI – a term the Nigerian community has since dissociated itself from.
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) reactions regarding the LGBTQI controversy.
Reacting as regards the Samoa deal and explaining its meaning and implications to Nigerians, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) disclosed that prior to the signing of the deal, a committee was set up to examine the contents of the deal. Stating that no part of the deal required Nigeria to accept LGBTQI or gay rights as a pre-condition for a $150 billion loan.
Advising the public to query newspaper and social media posts to determine its authenticity, while encouraging the role of the government in enlightening the public on the agreement.
LGBTQI banned by Goodluck’s administration
The controversy as regards Nigeria’s stance on same-sex marriage, a development now accepted by developed and some developing nations, didn’t start today. In 2013, the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act was passed into law by the then administration imposing a sentence of 14 years on gay relationships in the country.
FG threatens to sue Daily Trust
Signed on 28 June 2024, and made public last week, the Daily Trust reported that the deal would result in the legalization of LGBTQI in Nigeria, a claim which the government has blatantly refuted.
The Federal Government has further promised to sue the media company, alleging the organization is characteristic of publishing falsehoods and hearsays.
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