Following the resignation of British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, Nigerian-born British Member of Parliament, Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch, has indicated her interest in running for leader of the Conservative Party and office of the country’s number 1 seat.
The 42-year-old Badenoch made her intention known during her interview with The Times on Friday, as monitored by The Liberation News.
This medium, on Thursday, authoritatively broke the news of Boris Johnson’s resignation. A decision that has left the lofty position vacant.
Badenoch who in her talk with the Times said she will run a limited government and also “tell the truth,” is joined by Attorney General Suella Braverman and Senior Conservative backbencher Tom Tugendhat, in indicating interest in becoming the PM.
Meanwhile, others tipped to be considering joining the race include former health secretary Sajid Javid, current Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, and former foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.
A timetable for the Tory leadership race is due to be confirmed next week and the new prime minister is expected to be in position by September.
Johnson had said on Thursday that he will remain in office until the new Prime Minister is elected.
