I Don’t Want Britain to Become Like Nigeria — Kemi Badenoch.
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has voiced her determination to prevent Britain from suffering the consequences of poor governance, drawing from her experiences growing up in Nigeria.
In her first speech of the year, Badenoch emphasized her commitment to “real conservatism” as a path to ensuring a “better, richer, and safer” future for younger generations in the UK. “I know what it’s like to lose something valuable.
I don’t want Britain to lose what it has,” Badenoch said on Thursday. Reflecting on her upbringing, she shared how her once-wealthy family became poorer due to inflation and poor governance. “I grew up in a poor country and watched my family work harder but grow poorer as their money disappeared.” Badenoch recounted her migration to the UK at age 16 with her father’s last £100, describing it as a bid for a better life.
“I’ve lived with the consequences of a terrible government that destroys lives, and I never want that to happen here,” she said, highlighting the importance of preserving Britain’s stability and prosperity.
Her criticism of Nigeria is not new. Previously, Badenoch referred to Nigerian police as “armed robbers” who exploit citizens instead of protecting them.
These remarks have drawn sharp criticism, including a response from Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, who advised her to change her name if she no longer wanted to be associated with Nigeria, which he called the “greatest Black nation on earth.”
Badenoch’s comments underscore her broader message about the dangers of misgovernance and the need for policies that prioritize long-term national well-being.
