You’re a hypocrite—leave bad Nigeria alone, Reuben Abati slams Kemi Badenoch
Key Highlights:
Strong rebuke: Former presidential aide and media commentator Reuben Abati slammed UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as a “hypocrite,” responding to her criticism of Nigerian immigration policies.
Citizenship complaint disputed: Badenoch claimed recently, during an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, that as a woman she was unable to pass Nigerian citizenship to her children—using this point to critique both Britain’s and Nigeria’s immigration systems.
Abati’s retort: On Arise TV’s Morning Show, Abati accused her of playing to a “hard-right,” anti-immigration audience. He questioned why Badenoch, who speaks ill of Nigeria, still wants Nigerian citizenship for her children.
Summary:
Former presidential adviser Reuben Abati sharply criticized Kemi Badenoch’s remarks about Nigerian immigration rules, calling her stance hypocritical. She is accused of condemning Nigeria while wanting its citizenship privileges, particularly highlighting gender-based restrictionsonly for her own children. Abati’s reaction underscores a clash between personal interest and public commentary.