Nigeria betrayed by signing of LGBT agreement

… party demands withdrawal from the Samoa agreement

By Tunde Opalana

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has expressed shock by the recent signing of the Samoa Agreement by the Nigerian government, describing it as a treacherous move and betrayal of the Nigerian people’s trust and values.

The party demanded that the Federal Government immediately withdraws from this agreement.

According to the party, the Samoa Agreement, signed on November 15, 2023, in Samoa, is a celebration of perversity and a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty.

It said that Articles 2.5 and 29.5 of the Agreement legalize “LGBT, transgenderism, abortion, teen sexual abuse, and perversity” in African countries.

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Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, acting National Publicity Secretary, in a statement on Thursday said the PRP can’t understand why Nigerian officials who signed the Agreement do not understand its implications for national values and way of life.

“This 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.

“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 EU’s threat to deny funding and impose economic sanctions on countries that do not sign the Agreement is a clear attempt to undermine our democracy and values. We reject this threat and demand that our government stands firm against foreign interference,” declared the PRP.

The party 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.

“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,” the statement added.