Nigerian Senate bans same sex marriage in Nigeria

As other countries are throwing their support for same sex marriage in their respective countries, here in Nigeria, any attempt at that will earn you a good time in the prison and as such is seen as a taboo by the law. The Nigerian Senate have officially banned same sex marriage in Nigeria. Only a union between a man and a woman in a recognized worship center is allowed.

The new bill states;

1.      A marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex by virtue a certificate issued by a foreign country shall be void in Nigeria.

2. Marriage or civil union entered into between persons of same sex shall not be solemnized      in any place of worship either Church or Mosque or any other place whatsoever called in Nigeria. Continue to see more of the punishment after the cut....

3. Only marriage contracted between a man and a woman either under Islamic Law,      Customary Law or the Marriage Act is recognized as valid in Nigeria.

4. Persons that entered into a same sex marriage or civil union contract commit an offense     and are jointly liable on conviction to a term of 14 years imprisonment each.

5. Any persons or group of persons that administers, witnesses, screens, abet and aids the     solemnization of a same sex marriage contract or civil union or supports the registration,     operation of gay clubs, societies and organizations, processions or meetings in Nigeria     commits an offense and liable on conviction to a term of 10 years imprisonment.

The bill is awaiting President Goodluck Jonathan’s assent. 

Have the Senate violated any human right? I want to know your take?