Popular Nigerian-born UK-based comedian, Ekene Clinton Egbuna, also known as KlintonCod, has come to the defense of Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader, amid backlash from Nigerians following her recent comments about her time at Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Sagamu.
Badenoch, who currently serves as the Secretary of State for Business and Trade in the United Kingdom, had described her boarding school experience in Sagamu as akin to “a prison,” citing harsh conditions such as cutting grass and washing toilets without running water.
“Why the Hate?” – KlintonCod Slams Nigerians
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), KlintonCod questioned the backlash against Badenoch, arguing that the politician was merely telling the truth based on her personal experience.
“I’m still struggling to understand why Nigerians are dragging Kemi for calling her FGGC Sagamu experience a prison,” he wrote.
“If you’ve ever attended a Nigerian federal boarding school, you’d know she didn’t lie. That’s how many of us lived.”
The comedian added that Nigerians should focus more on fixing the conditions of their educational institutions instead of attacking someone for speaking about them honestly.
“Instead of bashing her, maybe it’s time we start asking why some of our public schools still operate in such poor conditions,” he added.
Kemi Badenoch’s Comments Spark Mixed Reactions
Badenoch’s remarks came during a speech where she highlighted the challenges of growing up in Nigeria, before relocating to the UK. While some Nigerians applauded her honesty, others accused her of denigrating the country, especially as a high-ranking foreign politician of Nigerian descent.
KlintonCod: “Still No Justifiable Hate”
KlintonCod concluded by saying that he is yet to find a solid reason why Nigerians dislike Badenoch, insisting that discomfort with the truth should not be a reason to vilify someone.
“Maybe some people just don’t like her politics or her boldness,” he wrote. “But don’t pretend like you don’t know what Nigerian boarding schools were—and still are—like.”
