The Nigerian House of Representatives called on the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the Samoa Agreement due to concerns over a clause allegedly supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) rights.
The legislative body has tasked its Committee on National Planning to thoroughly investigate the agreement within the next four weeks and provide a detailed report for further legislative review.
The call to action was initiated by the Minority Leader, Aliyu Madaki, along with 87 other representatives during a plenary session.
The Samoa Agreement, which serves as a comprehensive legal framework, governs the European Union’s relations with 79 countries, including 48 African nations, 16 Caribbean countries, and 15 Pacific states.
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Recently, a leading national newspaper reported that the agreement included a controversial clause that could potentially lead to the legalization of same-sex relationships in Nigeria.
In response to these allegations, the Federal Government firmly denied the claims, emphasizing that Nigeria’s current laws prohibit same-sex relationships. The government also warned of possible legal repercussions against the media outlet responsible for the report.
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