The Digest:
The Nigerian Presidency has refuted claims by UK’s Kemi Badenoch, saying her assertion that she cannot pass citizenship to her children because of gender is false. The presidency urges the UK to "send her home for re-education" on Nigerian law.
Key Points:
- Kemi Badenoch's claim about Nigerian citizenship was challenged by Bayo Onanuga.
- Nigerian law grants citizenship by birth to children of Nigerian parents, regardless of gender.
- Badenoch’s statement misrepresented Section 25 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution.
- The Presidency demands an apology from Badenoch for the misleading comments.
- Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu publicly corrected Badenoch’s assertion.
- Badenoch spent part of her childhood in Nigeria before returning to the UK.
- Her statement was made during a CNN interview with Fareed Zakaria.
The Nigerian Presidency debunked Kemi Badenoch's false claim about gender-related restrictions on passing citizenship, calling for re-education and an apology. The constitutional clarification highlights gender-neutral citizenship rights.
Sources: Premium Times, CNN, Nigerian Tribune
