An erstwhile British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has credited Nigeria for sending the leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, to Britain, describing her as a potential future prime minister.
Johnson made this remark on Thursday at the ongoing Imo Economic Summit held in Owerri, the state capital, where he praised the longstanding ties between both countries and the exchange of talent that sustains the relationship.
Johnson, while highlighting the flow of trade and expertise between Nigeria and the UK, said Britain exports pharmaceuticals, bankers, services of all kinds, automotive parts and whisky, huge quantities of whisky.
According to him, in return, Nigeria sends oil and gas; Nollywood movies; brilliant doctors and nurses; technicians; and tech geniuses to the UK.
He said, “And we send you former United Kingdom prime ministers, and you send us a future United Kingdom prime minister in the form of Kemi Badenoch, who comes from Nigeria and is doing better and better these days.”
His comment comes as internal Conservative Party conversations intensify over who could succeed Badenoch should she step aside before the next general election.
We reported that recent polling has revealed dissatisfaction within sections of the party, raising questions about the Tory leader’s long-term prospects.