Anti-gay law: Nigeria accuses US, UK, Others Of Double Standards

THE Federal Government has accused western nations of double standards over a new law banning same-sex marriages in the country. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Viola Onwuliri, said such criticisms stem from the “double standards” of the West.

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the just concluded AU summit, Ms. Onwuliri said President Jonathan signed the law in the interest of Nigerians and democracy.



She said, “What happened in Nigeria is democracy in action and it will really be unfortunate that people who are talking about democracy when they now see democracy work, they want us to go against democracy. Is democracy for pick and choose? When it suits them they want us to do good governance and democracy, but when it does not suit them they want us to go against the democracy that has been put in place. The National Assembly took a decision, the National Assembly is the face of democracy in Nigeria, they are the representatives of the people, they form the voice of the people and they have spoken.”



The European Union, Canada and the United States have criticised the new law, saying it negates the fundamental human rights of individuals enshrined in the Nigeria constitution.

On the situation in South Sudan and the Central African Republic, the minister said Nigeria strongly backs the AU and regional groups’ role in demanding the return of peace and stability in the regions. “Nigeria has taken a position on the need for peaceful resolutions in conflict situations in Africa, safety of lives and property and ensuring that women and children are safe in conflict areas,” she said.

Posted: at 3-02-2014 03:27 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

marriage is between man and woman ..... # end of discussion

Posted: at 3-02-2014 05:35 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

We are african's, not animals and demons like some of the white nations. we have culture's and traditions. and put it all, God is disgusted by such thing. be ware of SODOM & GOMORAH

Posted: at 3-02-2014 06:16 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Point and Blank.I like your response it is a word to prove that Nigerian is an independent nation.America ,UK and Europe my foot.

Posted: at 3-02-2014 06:42 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie

ESOTERICALLY SPEAKING; The westernise Dogs has licked the Ass of the Black nations thats why they spit sh*t whenever they tryna make a point.

Posted: at 3-02-2014 07:30 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie

passing

Posted: at 3-02-2014 07:38 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

This should serve as a lesson to Africans that copies everything from the "West" They copied religion, American Idol, X factor, Nigeria got talent, Big brother, Master chefs, Un-Reality shows.. etc Not to mention the political aspects that has been copied. I told Nigerians to stop this copy cat nonsense and be creative before westerners impose Porn channels on your networks.. Homosegxwalism is one of the evil things they can force you to practice...... THERE IS STILL MORE TO COME.  

Posted: at 3-02-2014 08:11 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

 

Posted: at 3-02-2014 09:19 AM (10 years ago) | Hero

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Posted: at 3-02-2014 10:31 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

God our creator, Nigeria is in your hand's please save us.

Posted: at 3-02-2014 12:05 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac