British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has publicly condemned a former aide to Nigel Farage for calling her a “Nigerian scammer,” describing the remark as racist.
Badenoch, who serves as the party’s spokesperson on women’s issues, said the comment was “unacceptable and offensive.” She added that the statement was “a clear example of racial harassment” directed at her.
The aide, whose name was not disclosed in the report, had previously worked for Farage, the former UK Member of Parliament and leader of the UK Independence Party. The remark was made in a public context, according to the source.
Badenoch’s condemnation comes amid growing scrutiny of the use of racial slurs in political discourse. She called for a broader conversation about respect and equality within the party and the wider political arena.
While the incident has sparked debate on social media, no further details about the aide’s identity or the circumstances of the remark have been released.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>