The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has expressed shock and outrage at the recent signing of the Samoa Agreement by the Nigerian government, demanding Nigeria’s withdrawal from the agreement.
The Acting National Publicity Secretary of PRP, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement in Abuja the nation’s capital, said the move is a betrayal of the people’s trust and values. He demanded that the government immediately withdraw from the agreement.
The Samoa Agreement, signed on November 15, 2023, in Samoa, is a celebration of perversity and a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty he said.
He stressed that Articles 2.5 and 29.5 of the Agreement legalise LGBT, transgenderism, abortion, teen sexual abuse and perversity in African countries.
“We cannot understand why Nigerian officials who signed the Agreement do not understand its implications for our nation’s 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, 1st July 2024 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,” he said.
“We recall that Nigeria was among the 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.”
He explained that the EU’s threat to deny funding and impose economic sanctions on countries that did 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”
The Acting National Publicity Secretary urged the National Assembly to invite the Nigerian officials who signed the Agreement to explain their actions.
“We also demand that our government withdraw from the Samoa Agreement immediately and take steps to protect our sovereignty and values.”
He added that the Party 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.
Emmanuel Ukoh
