Family disowns lesbian lady seeking same sex marriage in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Shoremi family has disowned their pretty daughter,  Shalom T. Shoremi who is based in Canada for seeking marriage with another lesbian.

The dark complexioned lesbian, who hails from Ogun State had applied to a Federal Registry for special marriage under the Marriage Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on March 22nd, 2018  but her request was turned down since same sex marriage is at variance with the Marriage Act of Nigeria.

Officials of the registry however brought the development to the notice of the family, forcing them to publish a disclaimer in the newspaper, severing ties and disinheriting her.  In the disclaimer, the family noted that, “The attention of Shoremi Family of Ogun State has been drawn to an application for a special marriage license sought by Shalom T. Shoremi.

“She had requested for a special marriage license at the Federal Marriage Registry on 22nd of March, 2018 to allow her to consummate a same-sex marriage, which was rejected as it in variance with the Marriage Act of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria.

“The family is disassociating itself from the move and has severed ties with her. We also disown her on the grounds that what she planned to do is against the law in Nigeria. She will also not be entitled to anything from the family inheritance.”, the Shoremi family said.

Recall that then President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in 2013 signed the Same Sex Prohibition Marriage Act.

“A person who registers, operates or participates in gay clubs, societies or organizations, or directly or indirectly makes public show of same–sex amorous relationship in Nigeria commits an offense and is liable on conviction to a term of 10 years.”

Under the law only marriages contracted between a man and a woman is recognised as valid in Nigeria, while any marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of the same sex is prohibited.