“I Would Not Criminalise Gays And Ensure They Have Protection Of The Law”-Presidential Aspirant,Donald Duke

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 categorially, “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 criminalise 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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