Kemi Badenoch Defends Her Remarks on Nigeria Despite Criticism
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenock has defended her critical remarks about Nigeria after Nigeria’s Vice President Kasim Shettima accused her of belittling her heritage. Badenock, who was born in Britain but grew up in Nigeria, often highlighted the insecurity and corruption she witnessed growing up in the West African country and contrasted it with the freedom she found in Britain. Shettima criticized her remarks during a speech in Abuja and suggested she “remove Kemi from her name” if she was not proud of her origins. A spokesman for Badenock said she stood by her comments and emphasized her commitment to the truth. Badenock often refers to her experiences growing up in Nigeria. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference earlier this year, she described Lagos as a city of fear and lawlessness. She noted that her experiences shaped her conservative ideals.
source: British Broadcasting Corporation
