Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised Nigeria for sending the UK Conservative Party’s Kemi Badenoch to Britain.

Johnson, while speaking on Thursday at the ongoing Imo Economic Summit held in Owerri, described Badenoch as a potential future prime minister, adding that she has been performing well in her duties.

He praised the longstanding ties between the UK and Nigeria, adding that the exchange of talent has sustained their relationship.

Johnson, while highlighting the flow of trade and expertise between Nigeria and the UK, said Britain exports pharmaceuticals, bankers, services of all kinds, automotive parts and huge quantities of whisky.

According to him, in return, Nigeria sends oil and gas, Nollywood movies, brilliant doctors and nurses, technicians, and tech geniuses to the UK.

He said, “And we send you former United Kingdom prime ministers, and you send us a future United Kingdom prime minister in the form of Kemi Badenoch, who comes from Nigeria and is doing better and better these days.”

His comment comes as internal Conservative Party conversations intensify over who could succeed Badenoch should she step aside before the next general election.

Naija News reports that recent polling has revealed dissatisfaction within sections of the party, raising questions about the Tory leader’s long-term prospects.

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