Kemi Badenoch: I Don’t Want Britain to Be Like Nigeria, a Poor Country with a Terrible Government
UK Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has expressed her desire for Britain to avoid becoming like Nigeria, a country she describes as poor with a terrible government that destroys lives.
In her first speech of the year, Ms Badenoch emphasised her push for “real conservatism” that guarantees a better future for the younger generation of Brits.
Ms Badenoch shared her personal experience of growing up in a poor country, watching her relatively wealthy family become poorer due to inflation.
She also recounted her migration to the UK at 16 with her father’s last £100, hoping for a better life. “I don’t want Britain to lose what it has,” she said, highlighting her determination to prevent the UK from suffering a similar fate as Nigeria.
This statement marks another instance of Ms Badenoch criticizing her home country, Nigeria, for its prolonged misgovernment. Previously, she had described Nigerian police as “armed robbers” who intimidate citizens. In response, Vice President Kashim Shettima told her to change her name if she doesn’t want any association with Nigeria, which he referred to as the “greatest black nation on earth”.
Ms Badenoch’s speech also focused on her vision for Britain’s future, emphasizing the need for honesty and transparency in politics. She stated, “We are a great country, but we’ve lost our way… We owe it to the next generation to leave an inheritance for them and not mortgage their future to make our lives more comfortable”.
The Conservative party leader’s comments have sparked a heated debate about the state of Nigeria and its government. While some have praised Ms Badenoch for speaking out against corruption and mismanagement, others have criticized her for airing Nigeria’s dirty laundry on the international stage.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear: Kemi Badenoch’s words have struck a chord, and her vision for a better Britain is one that resonates with many. Whether or not her criticism of Nigeria will lead to positive change remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – Ms Badenoch is a force to be reckoned with in British politics.