Fani-Kayode Criticizes Kemi Badenoch Over Remarks on Nigerian Police and Views on Colonialism
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticized Kemi Badenoch, leader of the British Conservative Party, for her contradictory stance on the Nigerian police and her comments regarding Nigeria’s colonial past. Fani-Kayode accused Badenoch of unfairly vilifying Nigerian policemen while continuing to rely on their protection for her family in Lagos.
In his statement, Fani-Kayode condemned Badenoch’s remarks about the Nigerian police, particularly her claim that Nigerian officers had stolen from her family. He also took issue with her apparent failure to acknowledge issues of systemic racism and corruption within the British police force, despite her trust in them.
Badenoch had previously stated that she trusted the British police, while alleging that Nigerian policemen had stolen her brother’s watch and shoes. Fani-Kayode countered this, arguing that the British police are among the most institutionally racist forces in the world. He pointed to the fact that many Black people, including Nigerians, have been victims of police brutality and wrongful persecution in the UK, including being framed, tortured, or killed by police. He also noted the widespread violence against Black communities in the UK, particularly concerning knife crime, which he claimed is often overlooked by the authorities.
The APC chieftain further questioned why Badenoch, who criticized Nigerian security personnel, would still request police protection from Nigerian officers in Lagos. He sarcastically suggested that if she trusted British police so much, she should consider bringing them to Nigeria for her family’s security, instead of relying on the very officers she had disparaged.
Fani-Kayode also expressed disapproval of Badenoch’s controversial views on colonialism and immigration. He criticized her belief that colonialism was beneficial to Nigeria, despite being a product of immigration herself, and her opposition to reparations for African and Caribbean nations affected by the transatlantic slave trade. He also highlighted her comments regarding Northern Nigerians, including both Muslims and Christians, which he claimed she had labeled as terrorists, associating them with the extremist group Boko Haram.
Additionally, Fani-Kayode pointed out Badenoch’s statement about not believing in God, further emphasizing his criticism of her character. He described her as a “disgrace” to both the UK and Nigeria, claiming she was unfit for the role of Prime Minister and suggesting that she may be suffering from mental instability.
Fani-Kayode concluded with a call for Badenoch to stop interfering in Nigerian matters, reiterating his belief that she would never become the UK’s Prime Minister. He declared that her views and actions were harmful to both nations, and that she should focus on her own constituency in the UK, rather than criticizing Nigeria.
