The leader of the United Kingdom, UK, Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has replied to Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, saying she stands by her remarks about Nigeria despite criticism that she is denigrating the country.
The leader of the United Kingdom, UK, Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch , has replied to Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima , saying she stands by her remarks about Nigeria despite criticism that she is denigrating the country. Badenoch has allegedly described her upbringing in Nigeria as being overshadowed by fear and insecurity in a country plagued by corruption.
reports that Vice President Shettima on Monday responded, accusing Badenoch of denigrating Nigeria. Shettima had asked Badenoch to remove the 'Kemi' from her name if she was not proud of her nation of origin. Asked about Shettima’s comments, Badenoch, through her spokesperson, said she stands by her statements and is not interested in doing public relations for Nigeria. “She is the leader of the opposition, and she is very proud of her leadership of the opposition in this country.
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