Following the mixed reactions, the House of Representatives has rejected Samoa agreement, asking the President Bola Tinubu ledFederal Government to suspend implementation until all controversial clauses are spelt out.
9News Nigeria has reported that this followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Aliyu Sani Madaki (NNPP, Kano) and 80 others at the Plenary, on Tuesday.
Rep. Madaki had drawn attention to the clause highlighting gender equality, saying it is “a Trojan horse” which could violate the morals of the country.
In his contribution, the House Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, said the parliament was not carried along in the process of signing the agreement which has generated controversy.
He wondered why Nigerians were kept in the dark about what the agreement was all about.
Similarly, the House Chief Whip Rep. Usman Bello Kumo, said the House would never support any agreements that are contrary to the beliefs, norms and culture of Nigerians.
The movers of the motion therefore have urged the House to thoroughly investigate the agreement.
The House adopted the motion and referred it to its relevant committees for further legislative actions needed.
Recall that the Samoa loan has generated mixed reactions over clauses in the agreement.
Chinedum Anayo