The House of Representatives has denied asking the Federal Government to suspend implementation of the Samoa agreement.
Spokesman of the House Akintunde Rotimi said in a statement that the House’ resolution was to investigate the controversial clauses allegedly contained in the Samoa Partnership Agreement to ensure they sufficiently align with constitutional provisions, extant laws, and the country’s national interests and values.
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Rotimi said the House also urged the government to ensure thorough consultations and stakeholder engagement on matters relating to the agreement.
He said: “These decisions followed the adoption of a Motion of Urgent National Importance titled ‘Alleged Controversial Samoa Partnership Agreement by the Federal Government’, sponsored by the Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Sani Madaki and co-sponsored by 88 lawmakers.
“During the debate, concerns were raised regarding alleged clauses purportedly mandating support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community as a prerequisite for financial and other aid from developed nations.”