The executive Governor of Kano state Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced that his administration has approved the transmission of a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking to outlaw same-sex marriage and other practices described by the government as immoral.
Other practice include Sodomy and Lesbianism.
The approval was granted during the 31st Executive Council meeting held at the Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya City, according to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
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Governor Yusuf said the decision underscores his administration’s commitment to defending the religious and cultural values of Kano, one of Nigeria’s most populous and predominantly Muslim states.
“My administration will not compromise on the values and teachings of Islam. Under no circumstance will we allow acts that contradict our religion and traditions to take root in Kano. This government is duty-bound to protect the moral integrity of our society,” he stated.
The proposed legislation specifically targets same-sex marriage as well as two known practices, “Madigo” and “Luwadi”, which the state government considers forbidden.
Officials said that once enacted, the law would impose strict penalties on anyone found guilty of engaging in or promoting such practices.
Governor Yusuf further expressed confidence that the Assembly would treat the bill with urgency, noting its importance to the moral and social well-being of the state.