'They'll always remind you of your roots' - Shehu Sani reacts to racism comment against Badenoch
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to the racist comment made against UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, by a chieftain of the UK Reform Party. In a post on his verified X handle, Sani said the incident is a lesson to Nigerians who try to deny their roots to please the West. […] 'They'll always remind you of your roots' - Shehu Sani reacts to racism comment against…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has commented on the racist remark directed at Kemi Badenoch, a member of the UK Conservative Party. According to Sani, the incident serves as a cautionary tale for Nigerians who attempt to erase their heritage in order to appease the West.
The Reform Party, in which the offending chieftain operates, had levied a racial slur against Badenoch, who is of Nigerian origin and has been questioned about her British identity. Speaking on his verified X account, Sani stated, "No matter how you try to deny being Nigerian, the Caucasian will always remind you of your roots."
Sani further emphasized that Badenoch's situation illustrates that racism is indifferent to factors such as accent, passport status, or political affiliation. As of the time of this report, the UK Reform Party has yet to provide an official response to the racially charged comment made by one of its leaders.
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