Nigerian presidential candidate says homosexuality is a crime, after pledging to legalize it
A presidential hopeful in Nigeria has insisted that homosexuality is “a crime,” after he reportedly pledged to decriminalize it. Donald Duke had allegedly said that he “would not criminalize” gay people if he were to be elected president.
Homosexuality is illegal in the country, with those convicted of having gay sex facing up to 14 years in prison – apart from in 12 northern states with Sharia law, where they are stoned to death.
“Recently a statement I made during an interview concerning gay rights and homosexuality has been construed as my affirmation of homosexuality and same sex marriage,” he wrote. “Nothing is further from the truth. Homosexuality is a crime in Nigeria and ought to remain so.”
However, Duke added that what he did say was that “I would not go seeking homosexuals for prosecution as this is liable to abuses and as such would rather not delve into the sexuality of an individual.” He added: “I would ensure that they have the protection of the law.”
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/09/03/nigeria-presidential-candidate-donald-duke-homosexuality-crime/
