You CAN Have Outdoor Sex In Nigeria But There's A Catch

The photos of two consenting adults have been a topic for discussion after residence of a community caught them having sex in their car.

What comes to mind is, what does the law say about consenting adults who chose to drive and park at a quiet area to make out only to be disturbed by uneducated passers-by.

The right to privacy is linked to the dignity and autonomy of human beings, values which are at the core of the protection offundamental human rights. In this regard, section 34(1) provides that everyperson is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person.” It is not in doubt that privacy ranks very high in the indices of the respect for the dignity of an individual. 

But is having sex outside legal in Nigeri? And if so, should you do it?

According to a criminal defence lawyer Vivian Onukwufor esq having sex outdoors isn’t illegal per se, but there are consequences to having sex in public.

“Essentially it’s got to be done in the presence of one or more other persons [for it to be considered an offence], and that doesn’t include the people who are committing the act, ofcourse''

“i saw the photos making rounds yesterday and i just smiled. I believe if it’s done in the presence of one or more other persons, or there’s a reasonable likelihood that it’s going to be seen by one or more other persons” then you’ll be in trouble with the law, she explains.

From the reports, these consenting adults had to pull over to a quiet place, a place they never expected anyone would pass. In this regard, section 34(1) provides that every person is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person. It is not in doubt that privacy ranks very high in the indices of the respect for the dignity of an individual. It may also be as a result of the fact The guy who caught them with his big head showing in the camera should be arrested. Its obvious that he may have blackmailed them with the pictures before publishing it.