A Nigerian woman identified as Vivian (@VivianRora) has stirred heated debate on social media after urging British authorities to deport Nigerians living in the United Kingdom who openly support what she described as “bad governance” in Nigeria.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Vivian directly tagged the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, saying,
“@KemiBadenoch There are Nigerians in the UK openly supporting bad governance back home. I have written down a few names, happy to email them to you. Please help send them back to Nigeria so they can enjoy the government they are defending.”
Her comment quickly gained traction, triggering mixed reactions from fellow Nigerians online. While some dismissed the post as extreme, a significant number expressed solidarity, highlighting their frustration with diaspora-based supporters of the Tinubu-led administration.
A user, @OracleAyo, encouraged formal action:
“Just write a petition to the Home Office. Tweet any abusive or bigoted content they’ve shared, including names, photos, and screenshots. It’ll be verified. Who knows? They might find themselves back here enjoying their government.”
Another, @MrDonPc, proposed a more organised approach:
“We should make this a thing. Create a live database and keep updating it. Not sure how much it would change, but at least we can name and shame.
Adding a humorous spin, @Ugochukwu_96 wrote:
“I support you like mad. They can’t be in the UK and be standing on mandate in Nigeria. They need to be in Nigeria for full representation.”
Beyond the social media storm, Vivian’s post has reignited conversations around national loyalty, dual citizenship, and the ethics of benefiting from good governance abroad while defending perceived failures back home.
Many see the remarks as a reflection of growing frustration among diaspora Nigerians, who feel disillusioned by the political and economic challenges in the country and are increasingly critical of those who, from abroad, support the current administration.
