What Obasanjo’s Church Has To Say About Same-Sex Marriage

The religious arm of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Chapel of Christ The Glorious King, has lent its voice against same-sex marriage, describing it as anti-social

The church, in which  former president Olusegun Obasanjo is the chief promoter, deplored threats by some western countries to withhold financial assistance to Nigeria over the anti-gay law recently signed by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Stating this on Tuesday was the chairman, Board of Trustees, Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Deacon Victor Durodola, at a press conference as part of activities marking the fifth anniversary of the chapel.
Durodola, flanked by Obasanjo’s wife, Bola and the chapel’s chaplain, Reverend (Dr) Femi Olajide, advised the Federal Government not to be intimidated by the threats.
He said: “We wish to lend our voice to the matter of same-sex marriage. We reject it because it is against our culture; it is anti-social; it is against our religion. Both the Christian and Muslim religions abhor gay practices. The Holy Bible specifically prohibits same-sex relationships in marriage.
“Therefore, we reject it, and also reject the threats by some Western countries to withhold their grants to Nigeria. We support our government in their efforts along this line. We should remain resolute. Yes, gays need our emphaty, but they also need to accept God’s love and surrender themselves for God’s healing.”
On why the church was founded by the former president, the chapel’s BoT chairman explained that it was founded in fulfilment of the pact he (Obasanjo) made with God, while he was incarcerated by the late General Sanni Abacha at Yola Prisons.
He also added that a mosque was been constructed within the complex by Obasanjo for the Muslims faithful.