Nigerians have shared mixed reactions to British-Nigerian Kemi Badenoch’s recent victory as the new Conservative Party leader in the UK, where she defeated Robert Jenrick in the final vote, winning 53,806 votes to his 41,388. Badenoch, who represents North West Essex in Parliament, is now the first Black woman to lead a major UK political party.
While some Nigerians celebrated the 44-year-old’s success, others questioned its significance for the Black community and Nigerians abroad. Media entrepreneur Mo Abudu praised Badenoch’s achievement on Instagram, calling it a powerful example of breaking barriers and embracing personal strengths.
