A recent incident in the Aiyetoro area of Ogun state has sparked controversy and raised questions about the legality and social acceptance of same-sex relationships in Nigeria.
On Sunday August 20th, 2020, two women, Akintomide Oyeyemi and Idowu Zaynab, were reportedly caught engaging in a same-sex relationship, which is criminalized under Nigerian law. A neighbor discovered them and alerted others in the community, leading to a commotion.
According to eyewitnesses, the two women were found in a room together, engaging in intimate activities. The incident has sparked a lot of discussion in the community, with many calling for the women to be prosecuted for their actions.
The Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA) of 2013, signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan, criminalizes same-sex relationships in Nigeria. Section 4 of the SSMPA states: "A marriage contract between persons of the same sex is void and of no effect." Section 5 of the SSMPA states: "A person who enters into a same-sex marriage or civil union commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a term of 14 years imprisonment."
Efforts to get across to the suspects proved abortive as they absconded from the community without no one knowing their whereabouts
The incident highlights the need for greater awareness and understanding of the law, as well as the importance of upholding moral values and standards in our society.
The incident has sparked a lot of reaction in the community, with many calling for the women to be prosecuted for their actions. "This is unacceptable behavior and should not be condoned in our community," said one resident.
We condemn this act entirely and urge the authorities to take swift action against the individuals involved. We also call on the community to reject such behavior and uphold the laws and moral values of our society.
The authorities are urged to intensify their efforts to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice.
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