Former Nigerian Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode criticizes UK politician Kemi Badenoch for her negative remarks about Nigeria in a recent interview. Badenoch, who grew up in Nigeria, expressed her desire for Britain to improve rather than become like her homeland. Fani-Kayode's response highlights the ongoing dialogue about national identity.
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has launched a scathing attack on UK politician Kemi Badenoch following her critical remarks about Nigeria in a recent interview. Badenoch, who was born in Wimbledon but spent her formative years in Nigeria, expressed her desire for Britain to improve rather than resemble the country she left behind. In her interview with Mail Online, she described her childhood in Nigeria as fraught with fear, recounting nightly horrors that left her anxious for her family's safety.
Badenoch, who aims to lead the Conservative Party, stated her dedication to the UK, saying she would fight and even die for the country. However, Fani-Kayode did not take kindly to her comments, branding her a “self-righteous” figure who should focus on improving Nigeria instead of disparaging it.
In a sharp post on X (formerly Twitter), Fani-Kayode criticized Badenoch’s remarks, suggesting that her criticisms stemmed from a lack of understanding and a failure to engage with the realities of Nigeria. He dismissed her as a “silly little girl” and urged her to reconsider her position in the country.
