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24 July 2015

President Buhari Says No To Gay Marriage Offer By Obama & U.S.A

Nigeria's president,Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the gay marriage offer by the United States of America, stating that sodomy is against the law of Nigeria and abhorrent to our culture.
The spokesperson of the president, Femi Adesina said that the issue of gay marriage was discussed during Buhari's meeting in the US but he rejected the offer.

“The issue of gay marriage came up here yesterday. PMB was point blank. Sodomy is against the law in Nigeria, and abhorrent to our culture,” he posted on his Twitter handle.
Recalled that Nigerians have expressed fear that Obama might
pressurized Buhari to sanction gay marriage in Nigeria in order to get the
support of the United States.
Civil Society Organisations, also urged Buhari not to listen to the US government on issues of Gay rights, so as to protect the laws and values of Nigeria.

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