Nigeria to Outlaw Same-sex Marriage
The Nigerian government has moved to introduce a complete ban on homosexual marriage.
Posted: Friday, January 20 , 2006, 8:15 (UK)

The Nigerian government is taking the “pre-emptive step” of introducing a specific ban on same-sex marriages as Europe and the U.S. become increasingly pro-gay marriage.

Nigeria’s Information Minister Frank Nweke told the BBC the government was taking the “pre-emptive step” because of developments elsewhere in the world.

"In most cultures in Nigeria, same-sex relationships, sodomy and the likes of that, is regarded as abominable,” said Nweke.

It is already illegal to engage in gay sex in Nigeria. Now under the new ban gay couples who join in a wedding ceremony, as well as anyone who officiates at one, will risk five years in jail.
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