the bureaucracy of survival
Despite a High Court ruling declaring parts of Nigeria's Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act unconstitutional, queer activists face ongoing institutional discrimination. Bureaucratic barriers from banks, police, and landlords continue to marginalize the community.
Why it matters
This highlights the gap between legal reform and social reality, demonstrating how institutional bureaucracy can effectively nullify judicial victories for marginalized groups.
Nigerian queer activists have achieved a High Court ruling declaring parts of the country's Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act unconstitutional. Yet registrars, banks, police, and landlords are refusing to honour the ruling, reducing it to a mere 'victory on paper'. Matthew K. Gichohi , Ayodele Sogunro , and Liv Tønnessen argue that queer rights are eroded through bureaucracy, not legislation
The article focuses on the systemic challenges faced by a marginalized group, which is a common theme in social justice-oriented reporting.
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