Muslim Students praise Jonathan for signing anti-gay law

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria,(MSSN), Lagos State Chapter, has lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for signing into law the bill banning same sex marriage.

The presidency on Monday, disclosed that Mr. Jonathan had signed the bill passed by the country’s legislature.

The law criminalizes same-sex marriage, bars public displays of affection, socializing in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inter-sex community illegal.

The group, in a statement signed by its President, Kaamil Kalejaye, expressed joy at the president stance despite pressure by some International Organizations and foreign countries.

“The act of same sex partnership is not just morally wrong but barbaric and inimical to the African culture,” it said.

“None of the two dominant religions of the world support this terrible act. Marriage is a sacred contract between a man and a woman that cannot be redefined. We believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman because it is a cornerstone of family life and the only institution within which to raise children.”

“Homosexuality is one of the most disgusting sins and greatest crimes. It is a vile perversion that goes against sound nature, and is one of the most corrupting and hideous sins, the punishment for homosexuality in Islam is death.”

The group further urged President Jonathan to use the same drive used in signing the bill into law to tackle all other issues affecting the country and allow development in all facets of the economy.