A bill which takes aim at the gay lifestyle and criminalizes gay
marriages with threats of long prison terms was signed in secret by
Pres. Goodluck Jonathan. While marriages by same-sex partners are growing in number worldwide,
Nigeria would make the partners subject to incarceration of up to 14
years. Any marriage partnerships celebrated in other countries would be
“void” in Nigeria.
Further, anyone who registers, operates or participates in gay clubs
or organizations including gay rights groups, or who directly or
indirectly reveals an amorous same-sex relationship would also be in
violation of the new law and face up to 10 years in prison, according to
the new law.
