There was confusion in Kano State over the recent viral video where a top official of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Idris Ahmed Gama, advocated for equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Community in Nigeria.
In the video clip posted on X.com by @_yellows, Gama, who claimed to be Hisbah’s head of Medical Unit, shared his personal journey and evolving perspective on LGBTQ issues.
According to Gama, who called for lawmakers to look at possibility of reviewing legislation that banned the activities of the LGBTQ community in Nigeria, there is need for equal treatment as gay people are just like every other member of the society.
He said “Just like I said, we are all humans, so, we need equal treatment, and this is exactly where the problems come in. When you have two children and you decide to treat one badly and you treat the other daughter well, you will see that the gap and the differences will show, and you are putting injustice in your family.
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“So, the issue of LGBTQI persons in Nigeria, at least they are supposed to be handled the way they handle other community people (sic)…how are these people who have to be carried along with other individuals and other Nigerians.”
Drawing on a familial analogy, Gama criticised unequal treatment, “Treating one group poorly while favouring another causes gaps and perpetuates injustice.
“Our legislators must consider amendments to ensure equal rights for all Nigerians, including LGBTQ individuals.”
