There was drama at the premises of an Abeokuta Magistrate Court sitting at Isabo area of the metropolis following an attempt by a convicted lesbian, Adeola Oremeta to escape after she has been sentenced to a four-year imprisonment.
Adeola, who was found guilty of homosexual and bisexual offence, was charged with three other persons; Oluwa funke Ehinola, Damilola Feyisola and Ajani Motunrayo who are still at large was convicted based on eye witness testimony and electronic evidences, telephone, video photographs, text messages, e-mails and chats between her and her accomplices dating back years ago.
Her lawyer, Barr. Okeunde Sowunmi however stated that she would appeal against the judgement within stipulated time.
It will be recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 signed a bill to criminalize same-sex relationships into law in spite pressure from Western governments to respect gay and lesbian rights.
The bill, which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans same-sex “amorous relationships” and membership of gay rights groups, was passed by the national assembly. “Persons who enter into a same-sex marriage contract or civil union commit an offence and are each liable on conviction to a term of 14 years in prison,” the bill says.
“Any person, who registers, operates or participates in gay clubs, societies and organizations, directly or indirectly makes public show of same-sex amorous relationship in Nigeria commits an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to a term of 10 years in prison.”
– Wale Adewunmi, Ogun State Correspondent