Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has shared his thoughts on the recent plan by the United Kingdom to impose stringent measures against immigrants.

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK Conservative Party, announced on Thursday, February 6, 2027, that there would be a ban on those who claim benefits, access social housing, or have criminal records from settling in the UK permanently.

The Tory leader also proposed that immigrants must wait at least 15 years before becoming eligible for British citizenship. She is also pushing for a tightening of the immigration system by extending the period before migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to ten years.

In a video released, she said, “I want to reduce immigration and make living here actually mean something. We need to change the way our immigration system works. So I am announcing that the Conservative Party is going to do the following things differently: 1. If you want to stay in our country permanently and apply for indefinite leave to remain, the time you have to live here before you apply would increase from 5 years to 10 years. 2. You will have to be a net contributor with a high enough salary, especially if you want to bring family members with you. And if you have a criminal record, you are banned.

“We would increase the time you can apply for a British passport from 12 months to 5 years, meaning it will take a minimum of 15 years to start an application. If you enter this country illegally or overstay your visa, you will be banned from ever getting leave to remain or a passport”.

Reacting to the announcement by Kemi Badenoch, Omokri questioned the UK Conservative Party leader’s decision to take such measures.

He asks if Badenoch would have obtained her own British citizenship if leaders before her had done what she was now asking.

Omokri wrote, “Dear Kemi, We love you and are proud of your achievements in the United Kingdom. However, would you, as someone of Nigerian origin, have gotten your own British citizenship if leaders before you did what you are asking for?”