UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has defended her critical comments about Nigeria after the country’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, accused her of disparaging her heritage. Badenoch, who was born in the UK but grew up in Nigeria, often highlights the insecurity and corruption she witnessed growing up in the West African country, contrasting it with the freedoms she found in the UK. Shettima, during a speech in Abuja, criticized her remarks and suggested she “remove the Kemi from her name” if she is not proud of her origins. Badenoch’s spokesperson stated she stands by her comments, emphasizing her commitment to truth. Badenoch has frequently referenced her Nigerian upbringing. Earlier this year, while attending a Conservative Party conference, she described Lagos as a city of fear and lawlessness. Her experiences, she noted, have shaped her conservative ideals.
SOURCE: BBC
