Bisi Alimi has criticized female presidential aspirant, Ms Oby
Ezekwesili for saying that as a Christian she doesn't subscribe to gay
and lesbian life choices.Ms Ezekwesili made this statement at Chatham
House in the UK. Bisi Alimi, who was present, asked her a question about
the discrimination he suffered as a gay man in Nigeria.In reply, Ms
Ezekwesili said she believes in equal rights and opportunities for the
LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria but that as a Christian, she doesn't subscribe
to their way of life. She also took to Twitter to explain her statement
after it was misconstrued.Bisi, who is an outspoken gay rights activist,
criticized her for her stance. He said religion is a choice but
sexuality isn't and Ms Ezekwesili cannot rule a secular state with her
religion.See Ms Ezekwesili's statement and Bisi's reply below.
