I was jst browsing & I saw what former president said at bloomberg studio in london concerning the same sex marriage bill[b]. This private member bill was put forward in the
context of polls that showed 98% of Nigerians
did not think same sex marriage should be
accepted by our society. This was the highest
percentage of any country surveyed. The bill was
passed by 100% of my country’s National
Assembly. Therefore, as a democratic leader
with deep respect for the Rule of Law, I had to
put my seal of approval on it.
However, in the light of deepening debates for
all Nigerians and other citizens of the world to
be treated equally and without discrimination,
and with the clear knowledge that the issue of
sexual orientation is still evolving, the nation
may, at the appropriate time, revisit the law.
When it comes to equality, we must all have the
same rights as Nigerian citizens. Former US
Congressman Charles Rangel noticed the same
thing when talking about America, he said “Full
participation in government and society has
been a basic right of the country symbolizing the
full citizenship and equal protection of all.”
Equality will promote meritocracy, growth and
security. Tribalism, regionalism and religious
intolerance should never be acceptable in
Nigeria.Within the Nigerian Federation, anyone,
regardless of their home state should be treated
equally and have full protection under Federal
Law. opera.pulse.ng/local/goodluck-jonathan-read-full-text-of-ex-president-s-speech-at-bloomberg-studios-id5118396.html

Thank God, you are not coming back on that basis...

I think this Op has comprehension issues!


Gosh! Why are you people so petty?

Where did he recant his gay stance in that article? Pls Op read the article you posted again. This time slowly!

Am happy he never come back to power[/color][color=#006600]

Jonathan is just being silly. He knew all along that the law will lead to discrimination and violation of some people's right but he still went ahead to sign it just to score cheap political points with majority of Nigerians who are homophobic.

Unfortunately, he lost the election and now, he's trying to recant his stance just to build his profile before the international community.

seunmsg:
Jonathan is just being silly. He knew all along that the law will lead to discrimination and violation of some people's right but he still went ahead to sign it just to score cheap political points with majority of Nigerians who are homophobic.

Unfortunately, he lost the election and now, he's trying to recant his stance just to build his profile before the international community.

You are the one being silly if you cant understand that despite his feeling towards a subject is action must be based on the mood of the nation, vote by the assembly and his conviction on the right thing to do.

K

Our friend has just found a terrific bleeping partner!!!!

Another ogogoro drinking inspired rant.




Good riddance.

From this statement all I see is Jonathan trying to play smart on the whites here. Giving them false hope, that will never come.
Cause if we could recall this was one of the things that made his government and Obama's government to walk on parallel lines.