Anti-gay law: Canada denies cancelling Jonathan’s planned visit

The Canadian Government has dismissed reports that it cancelled a planned visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to the country.
This clarification was made known by the Canadian Counsellor in Abuja, Ms Alexandra Mackenzie, in an interview with Punch.
Mackenzie said that there was never a scheduled visit of Mr. Jonathan to the country in the first place.
She, however, assured that her country will be glad to welcome the Nigerian leader whenever he so wishes to visit.
“Canada and Nigeria enjoy shared interest in expanding opportunities for economic, social and security cooperation between our two countries” she said.

“No visit is scheduled. However, we look forward to the opportunities of welcoming President Goodluck Jonathan to Canada at a future date.”
The media was last week awashed with reports that the country has stopped President Jonathan from visiting, because he signed the anti-gay bill which bans same-sex marriage in Nigeria.
Last Monday, Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, announced that his principal had assented the bill.
The European Union countries including Canada, as well as some international organizations, have since declared opposition to the law, saying it negates human rights and freedom of expression.







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