“I Stand By What I Said, Nigeria Is Brimming With Thieving Politicians” – Kemi Badenoch Replies VP Shettima












“I Stand By What I Said, Nigeria Is Brimming With Thieving Politicians” – Kemi Badenoch Replies VP Shettima

...Says She Is Not Interested In Improving Nigeria’s Global Image

By Editor 

The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has doubled down on her past statements about Nigeria, stressed she will not sugarcoat the truth about her homeland.

The response comes after Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticized her for describing the country as a “socialist nation brimming with thieving politicians and insecurity.”

In a statement issued through her spokesperson, Badenoch said she is not interested in enhancing Nigeria’s global image, asserted that, her focus is on addressing issues with candour and realism.


“Kemi is not interested in doing Nigeria’s PR; she is the leader of the opposition in the UK.

“She tells the truth. She tells it like it is. She’s not going to couch her words, and she stands by what she says,” the spokesperson said.


Badenoch, born Olukemi Adegoke, has often spoken about her Nigerian heritage but has also been critical of the country’s leadership and systemic issues.

She adopted the surname Badenoch after marrying her Scottish husband, Hamish Badenoch, a banker.


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