No country can force gay marriage on Nigeria - FG

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.