The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of concealing specific religious provisions within a major health cooperation agreement signed with the United States, demanding the immediate and full disclosure of the pact’s contents.
The allegation centers on a five-year bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in December, designed to strengthen Nigeria’s health systems.
While officially aimed at expanding access to HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal and child health services, the deal has a declared focus on supporting Christian faith-based healthcare providers.
The ADC has raised alarms over what it calls “conflicting framings” of the agreement, suggesting that the specific language and clauses related to this religious focus have not been fully transparent. The party argues that such preferential framing could compromise equitable healthcare delivery and national unity, prompting its call for the government to clarify the MoU’s complete text and binding terms.
As of now, the Federal Government has not issued a detailed public response to the ADC’s allegations. The unfolding dispute places a spotlight on the intersection of international aid, health policy, and religious sensitivity in Nigeria’s diverse society.
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