Kemi Badenoch: Netizens react as Nigeria’s raised British opposition leader speaks out against ‘Japa’ tariff

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has more than nine years of experience in the field of migration.

LondonUnited Kingdom – Internet users react after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said immigration is too high.

Legit.ng reports that there is a ‘japa’ wave in it Nigeria.

Japa: Kemi Badenoch promises to champion immigration reduction in Great Britain
Kemi Badenoch says Britain cannot support the number of people coming in. Photo credit: @KemiBadenoch
Source: Twitter

Japan is a new term used by Nigerians to describe the emigration trend of citizens to Nigeria Europe and other parts of the world.

In a 2-minute, 43-second video posted to her official X page (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, November 27, Badenoch, who was born in the United Kingdom (UK) but raised in LagosNigeria declared that the Conservatives under her leadership will take a new approach. Badenoch has said her party was “wrong” on immigration, which led to pressure on public services and made integration difficult.

Japa: X users respond to Kemi Badenoch’s position

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Following the clip, which is currently trending, several social media users shared their thoughts.

Legit.ng captures some X comments below:

@RedWallPleb wrote:

‘You were the champion of the enormous flow of student immigration under Boris, you actively encouraged it.

“Trust you as far as I can throw Boris.”

@Dorsethome2222 wrote:

“We need to tell the truth about immigration. The numbers are too high. The system is broken. Kemi Badenoch is going to fix it.”

Victor Yaro Ochayi said:

“Deport Kemi Badenoch first, for starters.”

@aduola_michael commented:

“She is very keen to prevent Nigerians from emigrating to Britain.”

@_the_good_ tweeted:

“The person who was migrated by her parents just to give her a future and opportunities, and who now wants to hold others back.”

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Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa said Nigeria will not force Badenoch to identify with her Nigerian roots.

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Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that her office has contacted Badenoch a few times and received no response.

Source: Legit.ng