Hon. Elvert Ayamben, the speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, has called for the arrest of the organisers of an LGBT event that took place in a Calabar hotel. He has urged security agencies in the state to take action against those responsible.
Based on reports, the LGBT event titled ‘Pride Ballroom 2023- Most Beautiful Drag 2023’ was held on the 30th of June 2023.
Hon. Ayamben has shown serious concern about the involvement of teenagers at the event. According to a witness, majority of the guests at the event were teenage boys wearing female clothing, make up and handbags.
In an official statement, Speaker Matthew Okache issued a warning to anyone or organisation involved in such activities to stop or face the risk of prosecution by authorities.
