2019 Election: “I Won’t Criminalize Gay Nigerians.” – Donald Duke Reveals
Posted by Oyefeso Anifowoshe.
on 27 August, 2018 under Naija News
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Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke in a recent interview with Falz and Laila on the viral show ‘On The Couch’ has explained his views on how he intends to lead the country saying ‘I think we are an under-performing and under-achieving nation and the basis of our problem is poor leadership’.
On the issue of the highly contentious special anti-robbery squad (SARS) and if he would scrap the agency, the presidential aspirant said categorically, “Of course I would. Because I do not subscribe to the force where people carry arms and they’re not in uniform.”
Donald Duke went on to bring up the issue of LGBT rights in Nigeria saying “I don’t understand the emotional feelings a gay person would have toward someone of their sexuality.
I don’t understand it. But I would not criminalize them. I would ensure that they have the protection of the law. But if they want to exhibit their sexuality, then that’s an affront on the current norms of society.”
“Can you have a gay person in your cabinet?” Laila asked. “His sexuality is private to him,” the former governor answered. I don’t want to know if he’s gay. It’s not my business. My business is if he can perform the assignment that he’s been assigned.”
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Cymbho - 6 years ago
Then you can never be our president,you cant gather any vote because we can never vote for a gay president
Palapala - 6 years ago
This another Barrack Obama….. this is the man reason you wouldnt be elected.
Anonymous - 6 years ago
Who is this aboki man
cocotea - 6 years ago
ur comment about SARS is wht I like about this interview,no policeman should carry guns without uniforms and a proper identification
EASEY - 6 years ago
U DON FAIL BE DAT.
Mathsdoctor - 6 years ago
Very worst
Anonymous - 6 years ago
I don’t think that this comment about gay is from a well respected individual like you sir maybe they are just fake news
Anonymous - 6 years ago
If you are to be voted as President and you allow gay to play then what will our younger generation learn and practice. Gayism?
Yoga - 6 years ago
Nice one I see
Gat my vote
concience - 6 years ago
if this is your position on gay you will promote satanism in Niger i will not vote for you God bless Niger
EMMA - 6 years ago
Foolish Donald Duke
Tom-ik - 6 years ago
Donald Duke shame to you gay pretender. This single develish act of u has spoil everything for u. God really want to expose u & sent Falz & Laila wt some tempted questions which u fumbled & rather played double standard. You are not even deserve to contest as common councilor for promoting gay in Nig.
Ajoke - 6 years ago
I kw him wen he was a governor of cross river, he could fuck his fellow men die. At a point his wife left home for him, he is among d founding fathers of gay in naija. He is Big! Strong !!& Reliable!!!