The Federal Government has said Nigeria was not present at the signing ceremony of the European Union (EU) and ACP (African, Caribbean, and Pacific) controversial LGBT agreement. (Samoa)
In a statement released, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also clarified its position regarding the new partnership agreement known as the Samoa Agreement, which was signed by the members of the Organization of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union (EU) on November 15, 2023.
The carefully worded LGBT agreement, however, threatens to automatically supersede domestic laws in ACP countries, establishing LGBT norms as the new law.
Recall that Parallel Facts reported that November 15, 2023, was the day set aside by the European Union (EU) to coax African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries into signing the deceptively and euphemistically crafted LGBTQ agreement between the EU and ACP countries.
In the statement, the Ministry further explained that relevant Nigerian stakeholders are currently studying the agreement to ensure that its provisions do not contradict Nigerian domestic legislation.
“The general public is invited to note that Nigeria was not presented at the signing ceremony, which took place in Samoa on November 15, 2023, and hence has not signed the agreement.
“Relevant Nigerian stakeholders are currently studying the instrument with a view to ensuring that its provisions do not contravene Nigerian domestic legislation.” Spokesperson said.
The Samoa Agreement covers six key priority areas: human rights, democracy, governance, peace and security, human and social development, economic sustainability, and climate change. It replaces the Cotonou Agreement, which had been in place since 2000.
The government’s decision to not sign the Samoa Agreement has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the move, arguing that the agreement is not in Nigeria’s best interests. Others have expressed concern that the decision could damage Nigeria’s relationship with the European Union .
It is unclear when Nigeria will make a final decision on whether or not to sign the Samoa Agreement.
However, the government has stated that it is committed to working with the European Union to find a mutually beneficial way to move forward.