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Lawyer to Doyin Okupe: No amount of prayer can change your son’s sexual orientation

by Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo
January 23, 2021
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A legal practitioner, Jake Okwchukwu Effoduh has contributed to Doyin Okupe’s reaction as his son comes out as gay.

Recall that Doyin Okupe had reacted to his son’s sexual orientation by stating clearly that he is “vehemently opposed to homosexuality” and believes what his son is going through is “a major spiritual challenge”.

Reacting to Doyin Okupe’s stance, Jake Okwchukwu Effoduh who is a lawyer stated that he should accept his son and stop trying to change him.

He wrote: “Dear Doyin Okupe, no amount of prayer can change ur son’s sexual orientation. The same way no amount of prayer can change his race. Instead, pray for him to grow in confidence, wellness and self-acceptance. The world will hate and reject him, don’t join them. Accept your own son.”

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In other news, WITHIN NIGERIA reported that Doyin Okupe, a former Presidential spokesperspon, has reacted to his son, Bolu coming out as a gay via an Instagram post he shared.

Doyin who disclosed that his son was born when he gave his life to Christ, added that he has been aware of his sexual orientation for some time.

Doyin further stated that he is vehemently opposed to homosexuality as it runs contrary to the avowed precepts of his Christian faith, and see the current development as a major spiritual challenge. He expressed hope of it all ending up in praise to the Almighty.

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