Nigerian govt defends Samoa Agreement, dismisses fears of LGBTQ promotion

The Federal Government has moved to allay concerns over the controversial Samoa Agreement, which has sparked widespread criticism and outrage among Nigerians.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing on Thursday, assured that the $150bn deal aligns with the country’s best interests and does not violate the Constitution or existing laws, including the ban on same-sex marriage.

He said, “It is instructive to note that there is an existing legislation against same-sex relationships in Nigeria enacted in 2014.