Nigerian social media influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has denounced the mistreatment of the LGBTQ population in his country.
Lesbians, bisexuals, heterosexuals, and transgender queer or questioning individuals are collectively referred to as LGBTQs.
After a crossdresser was shown being attacked by onlookers in a viral video, Enioluwa took to X to voice his disapproval.
Adeoluwa stated in the article that it was “inhumane and unjust” for someone to be beaten because of their sexual orientation or other personal decisions.
It is inhumane, it is unjust, and it is unkind to pick up a plank and hit another human because you do not agree with their choices or sexual orientation.
Leave people alone. Everyone deserves to live their life without the fear of violence or harassment and, most notably,…
— Eni Adeoluwa (@Enioluwa_) May 1, 2024
“It is inhumane, it is unjust, and it is unkind to pick up a plank and hit another human because you do not agree with their choices or sexual orientation,” he wrote.
“Leave people alone. Everyone deserves to live their life without the fear of violence or harassment and, most notably, physical violence.
“Even if we don’t agree with someone’s choices, we must resist the urge to inflict harm. It’s hypocritical to speak up against oppression while we remain oppressors.”
In another post, Adeoluwa urged the public to follow the “lawful process” rather than take justice into their own hands.
“You can decide to misconstrue what I have said but regardless of our personal beliefs or preferences, justice should never be selective. Once it is, then it simply does not exist,” he added.
“We cannot resort to violence or harm against others simply because we disagree with their choices or lifestyles.
“Just as we would report illegal activities to the authorities, we must uphold the principle of due process and refrain from taking justice into our own hands.
“We must reject the notion that violence is justified based on our perceptions of stereotypes and misconceptions. Disputes should and must be resolved through lawful means.”
