Actress Georgina Onuoha has made a plea for the release of over 100 individuals who were arrested by the Delta Police command on charges related to their sexual orientation.
The Police Command confirmed the arrest of these suspects during a gay wedding referred to as the “all white party” at a well-known hotel off Refinery Road in Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Expressing her perspective on the situation, the US-based actress urged the police to release the suspected gay men. She pointed out that they haven’t committed acts of murder, theft, or caused harm to anyone.
Onuoha argued that people will continue to criticize the sexual orientation of others as long as they lack comprehensive knowledge about the topic.
The actress, who has transitioned into a medical practitioner, briefly touched on religion as well. She criticized many individuals for practicing their faith in a distorted manner, using the guise of Christianity.
She then clarified that her standpoint doesn’t signify an endorsement of the suspects’ lifestyle. Rather, it’s about recognizing their humanity and advocating for their release.
She wrote; “Leave these people alone. They did not kill, steal or harm anyone. They are not the cause of Nigeria’s demise and predicaments. Let them live their lives.
“You that are busy committing fraud, sleeping around with married men and women, lying etc You are no better than these folks living their lives.
“Until many of you work in the medical field and understand the mechanisms behind s3xual orientation, you will continue to live by the preachings of hate many con artist who call themselves pastors have poured into you as preachings.
“I laugh at the stupidity of some Nigerians who still believe that sin has categories and being “gay” is the worst of.. You are only deceiving yourself. In the eyes of God, sin is sin and many of you indulge in worst sins.
“I have a poignant question for you Nigerians, Do you think God will give you trophy if you harm or kill any of these people he created in his image and likeness? You will be hailed for committing murder? And you think God will welcome you with his open arms?
“What most of you practice is not Christianity, you are practicing hate and bigotry. If for any reason you think this is a “western culture” being brought to Nigeria, then you are the most ignorant of them all.
“Hold your politicians and pastors accountable for the anger and poverty you are facing and leave these people alone to live In Peace. This is not an endorsement of how they live their lives, rather this is about their humanity. Let them be.”
