After being accused of disparaging Nigeria by the vice president of the West African nation, Kemi Badenoch has defended her previous remarks about the country.
Born in the UK but nurtured primarily in Nigeria, the leader of the Conservative Party has frequently talked about growing up in a corrupt nation filled with fear and insecurity.
Kashim Shettima, the vice president of Nigeria, said on Monday that Badenoch might “remove the Kemi from her name” if she didn’t feel proud of her “nation of origin.”
Badenoch’s spokesperson responded that Shettima “stands by what she says” and “is not PR for Nigeria” when asked about her remarks.
What does Kemi Badenoch, the new Tory leader, stand for?
Following the historic Tory leadership victory, Badenoch promises change.
Kemi feels the Tories made a mistake with immigration.
