House Representatives Refute Request For Tinubu Government To Halt Samao Agreement Implementation

House Representatives Refute Request For Tinubu Government To Halt Samao Agreement Implementation

The House of Representatives has rebutted assertions that it called for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government to halt the implementation of the Samoa agreement. According to The Nation, House spokesman Hon. Akintunde Rotimi clarified that the House’s resolution aimed to investigate alleged controversial clauses within the Samoa Partnership Agreement……… CONTINUE READING

The objective is to ensure that these clauses align with constitutional provisions, existing laws, and Nigeria’s national interests and values. Rotimi emphasized that the Green Chamber urged thorough consultations and stakeholder engagement on matters pertaining to the agreement.

“These decisions followed the adoption of a Motion of Urgent National Importance titled ‘Alleged Controversial Samoa Partnership Agreement by the Federal Government,’ sponsored by House Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Aliyu Sani Madaki (NNPP, Kano), and co-sponsored by 88 lawmakers,” Rotimi stated.

The motion, which sparked significant debate, focused on enhancing food security and inclusive economic development. Concerns were raised about clauses allegedly requiring support for the LGBT community for aid from developed nations.

House Leader Rep. Julius Ihonvbere clarified that the agreement, as officially presented, does not include provisions related to a $150 billion fund or clauses promoting LGBT rights in Nigeria.

The House reiterated its commitment to scrutinizing the agreement’s contentious clauses through legislative hearings. It mandated relevant committees to engage stakeholders and address ambiguities within four weeks, aligning with Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives as outlined in Legislative Agenda 7.