The Digest:
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, has openly stated that she no longer identifies with Nigeria, her ancestral home. In a candid interview, she explained her disconnection from the country despite her Nigerian heritage.
Key Points:
- Badenoch revealed she hasn’t renewed her Nigerian passport since the early 2000s.
- She shared that although her heritage is Nigerian, she doesn’t feel a personal connection to the country.
- The UK has become her home, where she has a family and a career.
- Reflecting on her return to the UK at age 16, she said her parents believed there was no future for her in Nigeria.
- Badenoch maintains deep family ties and an interest in Nigeria’s affairs, despite her disconnection.
Badenoch’s candid reflection on her identity highlights the deep personal journey that led her to embrace the UK as her true home, while maintaining a connection to Nigeria through her family and heritage.
