The traditional ruler of Asaga community in Abia state, Chief Emma Kanu Onugu has been removed following a violent protest led by some activists and community leaders. Allegations against the former traditional leader include corruption practices and inability to stop people with abnormal sexual orientation such as Lesbians, Bisexuals and same sex people (LGBTQ ) in the community.
According to allegations, the traditional ruler was accused of mismanaging funds from various groups for in the community to build a new town hall and hiding culprits.
About four persons involved in LGBTQ activities in the community were almost lynched by an irate mob who stormed their various houses on October 7. Philip, a gay man and hairstylist, Ogbonna Churi, Ibe Ezukwe and one Jane Ugo narrowly escaped being killed. Efforts to traced them has since proved abortive.
A source within the community said, same sex people, lesbians and bisexual people is a highly punishable offence in the community because it is against their customs and tradition. People caught are made to swear to traditional oath that often lead to their death or paralysis. Aside the community, the Federal Government of Nigeria also impose long jail term for anyone involved in such act.
Bisi Alimi held from the West; a Nigerian born pro-LGBT, who fled to UK about a decade ago has condemned government and natives of his country for exposing gays and bisexuals to life threatening conditions.
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