I no longer identify as Nigerian, Badenoch says
Summary
Kemi Badenoch, a leader in the UK's Conservative Party, stated she no longer identifies as Nigerian and has not renewed her Nigerian passport since the early 2000s. Although born in the UK, she lived in Nigeria and the US before returning to England. Badenoch shared her views on her identity and experiences during a podcast interview, clarifying that she considers home to be in the UK.Key Facts
- Kemi Badenoch is a leader in the UK's Conservative Party.
- She said she no longer identifies as Nigerian and hasn't renewed her Nigerian passport for years.
- Badenoch was born in the UK and lived in Nigeria and the US as a child.
- She returned to England at age 16 due to Nigeria's political and economic issues and for her education.
- On a podcast, she said she is "Nigerian through ancestry" but identifies herself with the UK.
- Badenoch experienced challenges with her Nigerian passport when visiting the country for her father's funeral.
- She mentioned that her experiences in Nigeria influenced her political views.
- Badenoch stated she did not feel she faced significant racial prejudice in the UK.
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