The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has rejected a motion seeking to stop the consumption and sale of dog meat in the state.
The motion, sponsored by the member representing Etinan State Constituency, Hon Uduak Ekpoufot, failed to advance after it received no seconder during plenary.
Hon Ekpoufot raised concerns about the inhumane slaughter of dogs, the unhygienic conditions observed in many processing points, and the serious public health dangers linked to the consumption of dog meat.
He noted that dogs are often killed through cruel methods such as strangulation, blunt force, or repeated blows, all of which cause significant suffering.
The lawmaker also warned that poorly processed dog meat can expose consumers to dangerous pathogens including rabies, salmonella, trichinella, and other harmful parasites.
He stressed that many countries have already banned the practice due to the health risks involved.
Despite his detailed argument, the motion did not progress because it failed to secure a seconder, which is a mandatory requirement under the rules of the House.
Without support from any other member, the motion collapsed and was formally rejected by the Speaker.
Disclaimer: infonte9ja.com shall not be liable to Opinions, Articles or Features that doesn't emanate from any of its staff and management. We also wish to reiterate that such personal or sponsored opinion, article or feature does not reflect the views of the publishers of infonet9ja.com, but the writer's
For publication of your news content, articles, videos or any other news worthy materials, please send to infonetnews9ja@gmail.com | For Advert and other info, you can call 09061217047 or send a WhatsApp Message to 09061217047
The development means Akwa Ibom State will maintain the status quo on dog meat consumption for now, despite the sponsor’s call for stronger public health safeguards and more humane treatment of animals.
