Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Elected New Leader of UK Conservative Party
Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Elected New Leader of UK Conservative Party
Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch became the new leader of the UK Conservatives on Saturday, succeeding Rishi Sunak, who resigned following the partyâs poor performance in Julyâs general election.
At 44 years old, Badenoch emerged victorious in a two-candidate race against former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, securing 57 percent of the votes from party members.
She described her election as party leader as an âenormous honour,â while acknowledging that âthe task that stands before us is tough.â