The Federal Government has insisted that no
country can force gay marriage system on Nigeria.It also said that the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olugbenga Ashiru did not at any time
attack gay diplomats.
The
government, which made its position known through a statement by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said gay marriage is not part of Nigerian
custom.
The statement, signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry,
Mr. O. Ode, said foreign countries should not impose their values on
Nigeria.
“The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been
drawn to stories on Gay Rights Issues and Nigeria’s position on the
matter.
“At his meeting with the Diplomatic Community on Friday 19
July the Foreign Minister in his statement read to the meeting where
journalists and media executives were present said foreign countries
should not impose their values on Nigeria.
“While Nigeria is not against any country legalizing Gay marriages, no country should force that on Nigeria.
“Nigeria and majority of Nigerians are against Gay rights and marriages as it is not part of our custom, religion or law.
“At no time did the Minister made reference to gay diplomats in his statement or interview,” the ministry stated.
Source: The Nation
