I support him on this one, because even though we all hate homosexuality, we have more pressing issues than the mere ban on gays getting married in Nigeria. Afer all, how many gays want to even get married sef? While waste time delibrating on the bill then? The rapper took to his twitter page this morning condenming the Nigerian Government saying that they have misplaced priorities! See his tweets below (read from bottom up);
Gay bill or gay receipt we all know shit happens. #FaceNigeriasSeriousProblems
I don't care,I ain't gay. I just believe we av important problems @mezonbaba: @RuggedyBaba so in other words ,do you think the bill passe
I appreciate little things DAT matter,dis doesn't "@sammieking1: @RuggedyBaba Hmmm tell me u dnt like d law. Please appreciate little things
Wat has happened to better ur life in ur country? @IsimaOdeh: @RuggedyBaba I know you are one of the most informed Celebrities in Nigeria, y
U make me laugh I swear. Read ur tweets. U r so fixed on "western world" u r dying by ur own people @IsimaOdeh: @RuggedyBaba Bros they
I just believe there are important things d citizens of Nigeria need d govt to eradicate FIRST,n sexual matters is Nt top on my list
Its been happening in Naija since,has it disturbed u?Make dem face n sort d 1 wet disturb us @Blazechizzy: @RuggedyBaba but not in Nija abeg
A man is sufferin cos of no job,electricity,gd roads,water,education,health n u teling him u want 2 pass a gay rights bill? #ABrainIsNt4Show
Wat r u talking abt? A man is dying of hunger n u telling him u want 2 pass a gay rights bill?@IsimaOdeh: @RuggedyBaba Even if they don't be
Did any1 ask 4 same sex 2 b legalised in Nigeria? @IsimaOdeh: @RuggedyBaba Having sex with animals is legal in many countries abroad.
N r u getting dem? "@IsimaOdeh: @RuggedyBaba Its nt everything introduced from d West dt we will accept, its only Christianity and education
Will dat bill give u electricity?pay pensioners,corpers? @IsimaOdeh: @RuggedyBaba Are you supporting Gays?"
What is it with this present day govt n sexual matters? Now its gay bill rights? Fix the infrastructures,develop d oncoming generation jare
*On the same note, the gay community around the world are rallying themselves around for a series of actions against Nigeria. here are the 10 steps they have revealed they are going to take against Nigeria in the coming days:
1. Write polite letters to the President of Nigeria expressing your thoughts and explain what being gay really means – and send a copy of your letter to protectlgbt@gmail.com for publication in this BLOG. (no more than 600 words).
2. Organize protests at Nigerian Consulates and Embassies.
3. Write to the Nigerian Ambassador/ consuls/ President in Nigeria/ in their countries that the World is shocked at the passage of Nigeria’s inhumane and horrific ‘Jail The Gays’ law that President Jonathan just signed into law. Cos the laws against LGBT Nigerians and visitors are based on lies and myths about homosexuality.
4. Start to Boycott all things Nigerian – to include travel, tourism, industry, exports and imports. Call companies that conduct safaris in Nigeria expressing the danger and your anger (politely) at the support of Nigeria.
5. Call upon their employers to speak out against the Jail the Gays Bill, especially if they work for a large Hotel, Airline, Bank etc. Chain that operates in or does business with Nigeria.
6. Write a letter to President Obama.
7. Call their local or national LGBT organizations and ask them what they are doing to help protest this Bill.
8. STATE DEPARTMENT: Call the U.S. State Department and ask them if they are willing to make special humanitarian considerations for Nigeria’s LGBT community. Tell the State Department and their member of Congress that they want Nigerian lawmakers banned from entering the U.S.A.
Also they are sure that the State department will soon update their Travel Advisory to a severe WARNING for LGBT people traveling to Nigeria.
9. Call their Mayors' office/ City Councils / Human Rights Commissions and ask for a Proclamation to Condemn the Nigerian law and request that all City dealings exclude business with Nigeria.
10. Join LGBT Protection Coalition, Worldwide, by sending their name and email address to protectlgbt@gmail.com so as to get updates about protests and actions.