- Vows to fight for democracy, personal liberty.
- Demands explanation from minister.
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has asked the Federal Government to rescind its decision on the signing of the controversial Samoa Agreement.
The Acting National Publicity Secretary, of the party, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement on Thursday, reminded the government that articles 2.5 and 29.5 of the Agreement legalised Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT), transgenderism, abortion, teen sexual abuse, and perversity in African countries.
Describing the deal as a treacherous move and betrayal of the Nigerian people’s trust and values, the party said the agreement signed on November 15, 2023, in Samoa, is a celebration of perversity and a threat to the country’s sovereignty.
The party expressed concern that “we cannot understand why Nigerian officials who signed the Agreement do not understand its implications for our nation’s values and way of life, adding that the agreement is a product of European Union (EU) pressure and coercion, with threats of economic sanctions and denial of funding for countries that refuse to sign.
“We reject this form of bullying and intimidation, which is a clear violation of our sovereignty,” Ishaq said.
“We are amazed that the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, sees nothing amiss in disclosing on Monday that Nigeria has signed the Samoa Agreement without consulting the people or understanding its implications.
“We demand that he explains why Nigeria was coerced into signing an agreement that goes against our values and laws.
“We recall that Nigeria was among 35 African countries that refused to sign the Agreement on November 15, 2023. Why did we change our stance and sign the Agreement? What concessions were made to compromise our values? The people of Nigeria have a right to know the truth.
The PRP further maintained that the EU’s threat to deny funding and impose economic sanctions on countries that do not sign the Agreement is a clear attempt to undermine democracy and values, stressing the need for the government to stand firm against foreign interference.
It also urged the National Assembly to invite the Nigerian officials who signed the Agreement to explain their actions.
“We also demand that our government withdraws from the Samoa Agreement immediately and takes steps to protect our sovereignty and values,” Ishaq said.
“The PRP will continue to fight for democracy, personal liberty, and human dignity. We will not stand idly by while our values are eroded by foreign influence and corruption. We demand a better future for Nigeria, built on the principles of justice, equality, and fairness.”