Kemi Badenoch’s Identity Politics: Analyzing Moghalu’s Perspective on Its Nigerian Impact
Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative leader, has recently faced criticism for her remarks about Nigeria.
During her campaign for Conservative Party leadership, she described Nigeria as plagued by corruption, insecurity, and poverty, claiming that it was a country full of broken dreams and fearing that it could become like the place she “ran away from.”
These comments sparked a backlash, especially from Nigerian officials. Vice President Kashim Shettima strongly criticized Badenoch, calling out her denigration of Nigeria despite her Nigerian heritage.
He emphasized Nigeria’s significance as a powerful African nation, noting that it is the largest black nation globally, and stated that one in every four Black men is Nigerian.
