According to the papers, more than 40 men have been arrested for ‘performing homosexual acts’ and are due to appear in court later. According to reports, the police raided a hotel in Lagos State on Saturday afternoon. Homosexual acts are punishable by up to 14 years in jail in Nigeria, while gay marriage and displays of same-sex affection are also banned.
I just wonder why no person has been apprehended for the killing of families in Ikorodu, Lagos. A young girl was raped and murdered in Lagos some days ago and yet, no one has been apprehended. No politician has been successfully brought to justice for embezzling the country's funds. Every day, the Nigerian masses cry out for justice but nothing seems to be done. There are huge problems facing the country, from perennial killings by Boko Haram to calls for secession. There are issues of youth unemployment, poverty, lack of infrastructure and basic amenities, however, people still find what people do in the confines of their private life 'wrong'. How is it anyone's business what happens in a bedroom and how does it affect the growth of the nation? In the scheme of things, should the country not focus on the bigger picture such as developing infrastructures, investing in education and health facilities?
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