Suspend Samoa Agreement – Reps tell Nigerian Govt
Amid the controversy trailing the Samoa Agreement, 88 members of the House of Representatives have moved a motion urging the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the contentious accord until all the clauses are addressed and spelt out.
Our sources recalls that the Samoa Agreement signed by the Federal Government with the European Union, received heavy backlash with many frowning upon what they thought was the recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, LGBT, rights.
In moving the motion on Tuesday, a member of the House, Aliyu Madaki, drew attention to the clause which highlights “gender equality” and described it as a Trojan horse which could violate the morals of the country.
The House also mandated its relevant committees to investigate controversial provisions of the agreement
However, at a press conference on Saturday, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, alongside his counterpart in the Ministry of Information, Mohammed Idris, said Nigeria won’t enter into an agreement that was antithetical to the Constitution as well as the religious and cultural sensibilities of the heterogeneous people of the country.
Bagudu said Nigeria signed the agreement to boost food security and inclusive economic development, amongst other objectives.
In my opinion I'm worried about the impact this will have on our economy. We need international cooperation, not isolation.
Comments:
- "The suspension of the Samoa Agreement is a step in the right direction. It's time for Nigeria to prioritize its own interests and development." - @TundeOlorunfemi
- "I'm disappointed by the decision to suspend the Samoa Agreement. It will only lead to more economic woes for Nigeria." - @NneomaOkoro
- "The Nigerian government is finally doing something right! The Samoa Agreement was a colonial relic that needed to go." - @FemiOjo
- "This is a short-sighted decision that will harm Nigeria's international relations and economy." - @AdaoraIheoma
- "It's about time we took control of our own destiny. The Samoa Agreement was holding us back." - @BayoAdeyemi
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