British billionaire owner of Virgin groups in his official blog post for Dec 5th condemned the anti-gay bill Nigeria`s senate passed into law jailing any found contracting a gay contract or aiding and abetting gay contracts.
Read his comments after jump
Too sad to comprehend that Nigeria are passing a law in this day and age to put gay people in prison just for being gay.
The Prohibition of Same-Sex Marriage Bill passed through Nigeria’s Senate unopposed last week. It means gay couples entering into either marriage or cohabitation will be jailed for up to 14 years. Even people "witnessing" or "abetting" gay relationships could be punished under this sad, repressive and cruel law.
Like everyone else in society, gay people have an enormous amount to offer and Nigeria should embrace them not prosecute them.
All of us with influence in Nigeria must do what we can to stop this cruel law. I would urge educated Nigerians all over the world to do what they can to help fight this discrimination.
his post however met lots of criticism from Nigerians who could not hide their disgust for his opinion on the matter. lol , thats good for him, next time he`ll mind his bizness.
heres one of my favorite responses:
Ejiofor Agada · Managing Partner/CEO at Private Media Mart Limited
Mr. Branson, just as it's now common to see African clergy coming to your so-called enlightened society to teach you about God after your people brought christianity to us, that's the same way our society will have to bring sanity to yours in time. As you don't see any wrong in homosexuality, my suggestion? Express your protest by barring your airline and other business interests in Nigeria...that ought to send a message!
