Reported LGBT Population In Our State ‘Incorrect’ -Kebbi Govt

Kebbi State Government has strongly condemned a viral video that talked about the prevalence of lesbianism and homosexuality in the ‘Land of Equity’ submitting that it is ‘falsehood’.

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The state government also described what it called ‘defamatory material’ as obnoxious, misleading and unacceptable.

A statement made available to Team@irientactualmags.com by Governor Nasir Idris’ Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that Engr. Imrana Ibn Usman, the Special Adviser on Religious Affairs on Wednesday debunked the statistics attributed to Kebbi and Sokoto States by Dr. Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, a serving Permanent Secretary in the Kebbi State Civil Service.

Engr. Ibn Usman noted that the state government, through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, conducted a thorough investigation into the claims and found them to be entirely false.

‘We diligently appraised these claims to establish the truth, the assertion that Sokoto State ranks highest in the nation when it comes to lesbianism is utterly false and condemnable.

Likewise, the claim that Kebbi State has 19,567 lesbians, majority married women, as well as 15,979 homosexuals, is utterly baseless’ he said.

Engr. Ibn Usman emphasized that Kebbi and Sokoto States, being pillars of the famous Sokoto Caliphate, hold strong moral and religious values, saying that such assertions are not only misleading but also offensive to their heritage of sound virtues.

‘These false claims have painted our states and our people in a negative light, while also misrepresenting Islam and the legacy of the Sokoto Caliphate.

Our investigations found no credible evidence to support these assertions.

There is no documentation or certificate confirming any individual’s involvement in such heinous acts.

Therefore, these claims are unfounded and must be rejected totally’ he added.

The Special Adviser cautioned that spreading such a misinformation has serious consequences, both in society and in the sight of The Almighty Allah.

‘This viral video has caused unnecessary concern for our God-fearing governor, his counterpart in Sokoto State, and the peace-loving citizens of both states.

The Kebbi State Government categorically rejects and condemns such false assertions and will not allow the good image of the state to be tarnished in whatever way’ he submitted while adding that the matter is being addressed appropriately, and necessary action will be taken to forestall recurrence-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you