No going back on ban on of same-intercourse marriage — Mark

[PeoplesDaily]

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

Senate President, David Mark, has reiterated that the decision of the National Assembly to outlaw same-intercourse marriage is not reversible.

Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by the Nigerian community in Prague, Czech Republic, Mark explained that the bill which has been approved by both chambers of the National Assembly, will not in any way infringe on the human rights of Nigerians.

According to a press statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Kola Ologbondiyan, Mark said that, "the law against same-intercourse marriage is an approval of the wishes of the generality of Nigerians who are desirous of living within our cultural bounds."

He explained that the law is not designed to infringe on the human rights of Nigerians in any way, arguing that Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or religion, are completely in support of the National Assembly because the practice of same-intercourse is alien to the local culture and tradition.

Mark charged the Nigerians resident in Czech Republic to contribute their quota to the development of their fatherland.

He challenged them to use the opportunities in the transformation agenda of the Federal Government by joining the struggle to make Nigeria great.

"You do not need to wait till the date Nigeria will be better before coming home to contribute your quota.

"Nigerians are hardworking people and you contribute in no small measure to the economy of your countries of residence. For those who desire to join us at home to improve the state of our economy and infrastructural development, you are welcomed," he said.

He also revealed that his mission to Prague was to foster a relationship between the National Assembly and the Parliament of Czech Republic through cooperation in the areas of education, culture, trade and medicine.

The post No going back on ban on of same-intercourse marriage — Mark appeared first on Peoples Daily Newspaper, Nigeria.

Peoples Daily Newspaper