senate bans gay marriage in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate have officially banned same sex marriage in Nigeria.
Man + Man = Not allowed. Woman + Woman = Go to prison. :-). Only a
union between a man and a woman in a recognized worship center is
allowed.
The new bill states;
1. A marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons
of same sex by virtue a certificate issued by a foreign country
shall be void in Nigeria.
2. Marriage or civil union entered into between persons of same
sex shall not be solemnized in any place of worship either Church
or Mosque or any other place whatsoever called in Nigeria.
3. Only marriage contracted between a man and a woman either
under Islamic Law, Customary Law or the Marriage Act is
recognized as valid in Nigeria.
4. Persons that entered into a same sex marriage or civil union
contract commit an offense and are jointly liable on conviction to
a term of 14 years imprisonment each.
5. Any persons or group of persons that administers, witnesses,
screens, abet and aids the solemnization of a same sex marriage
contract or civil union or supports the registration, operation of
gay clubs, societies and organizations, processions or meetings in
Nigeria commits an offense and liable on conviction to a term of
10 years imprisonment.
The bill awaits the approval of President Goodluck Jonathan.
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