2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has sent his congratulations to Kemi Badenoch following her emergence as new Leader of UK’s Conservative Party.
 |
| Kemi Badenoch, new Leader of Conservative Party. Photo: @KemiBadenoch |
The former Governor of Anambra State said, “Badenoch’s election is a powerful testament to the global potential of Nigerian and African youth.”
Obi further said, “this accomplishment is both inspiring and a wake-up call, highlighting the leadership paradox in Nigeria, where younger leaders with proven competence, capacity, and integrity often remain sidelined in favor of older figures who lack the same drive and qualities that the younger ones bring to the table.”
According to Obi: “The gratifying news of the election of a Nigerian-born
@KemiBadenoch as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom cannot come at a better time than now that events in the country are making Nigerians doubt their potential.
Badenoch’s election is a powerful testament to the global potential of Nigerian and African youth.
Her success showcases the strength of diversity and underscores the possibilities achievable when competence, capacity, integrity, and inclusivity are prioritized.
This accomplishment is both inspiring and a wake-up call, highlighting the leadership paradox in Nigeria, where younger leaders with proven competence, capacity, and integrity often remain sidelined in favor of older figures who lack the same drive and qualities that the younger ones bring to the table.
As we celebrate Kemi’s achievement, let us use it as a catalyst for change within our leadership landscape.
It is time to move past outdated traditions of tribalism, religious bias, and the “my turn” syndrome and foster an environment that values competence, capacity, integrity, fresh perspectives, and forward-thinking leadership.
Embracing a new generation of leaders can pave the way for a better future for Nigeria and Africa.
Congratulations, Kemi Badenoch.
A new Nigeria is indeed possible!”
The gratifying news of the election of a Nigerian-born @KemiBadenoch as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom cannot come at a better time than now that events in the country are making Nigerians doubt their potential.
Badenoch’s election is a powerful… pic.twitter.com/YxdtFx0PuS
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) November 3, 2024
