Donald Duke Clarify His Stance On Homosexuality

Donald Duke, a presidential aspirant and former governor of Cross River state, has issued a statement to clarify his position on same sex relationships after he was backlashed for a comment he made while on a show recently.

On the show, anchored by Folarin Falana (Falz) and Laila Johnson-Salami, Duke while explaining his stance on same sex relationships said that he would not criminalize homosexuality, as long as it is mot publicly done.

“I don’t understand the emotional feelings a gay person would have of their sexuality. I don’t understand it but I will not criminalize them. I will ensure that they have the protection of the law,” he had said.

Clarifying what he meant via his Instagram page on Sunday, Duke said his comment about protecting the rights of gay individuals is not an affirmation of homosexuality and same sex marriage.

Recently, a statement I made during an interview concerning gay rights and homosexuality has been construed as my affirmation of homosexuality and same sex marriage,” he said.

“Nothing is further from the truth. Homosexuality is a crime in Nigeria and ought to remain so.

“What I however did say is that I would not go seeking homosexuals for prosecution as this is liable to abuses and as such would rather not delve into the sexuality of an individual.

“For the avoidance of doubt, our law on homosexuality stands in fact and in my moral rectitude.”

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