President Joe Biden has rekindled the Democratic Party’s support for homosexual and lesbians, last seen under ex-President Barrack Obama, with a threat to deal with countries opposed to the rights of Lesbians, Gays, Bi-sexuals, Transexuals, Queers, and Inter-sexuals.
Nigeria is one of such countries with a strong anti-gang law that prescribes long jail sentences against offenders.
Among others, sanctions await countries that refuse to make laws to accommodate the queer persons.
In a new memo, the American president states: “When foreign governments move to restrict the rights of LGBTQI+ persons or fail to enforce legal protections in place, thereby contributing to a climate of intolerance, agencies engaged abroad shall consider appropriate responses, including using the full range of diplomatic and assistance tools and, as appropriate, financial sanctions, visa restrictions, and other actions.
“All human beings should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear no matter who they are or whom they love.
“The United States belongs at the forefront of this struggle – speaking out and standing strong for our most dearly held values.”
It is believed that one of the sins that led Obama to work against former President Goodluck Jonathan was his refusal to back down on the Same-Sex-Marriage (Prohibition) Act in January 2014.
Déjà vu: Biden comes after Nigeria, others over anti-gay laws
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