Nigerian-born British politician, Kemi Badenoch, on Saturday, replaced Rishi Sunak as Leader of the Conservative Party.
The party announced her win in a post on X on Saturday.
”ANNOUNCED @KemiBadenoch has been elected Leader of the Conservative Party,” the party tweeted.
With her electoral victory, the 44-year-old politician becomes the first African to lead the Tories.
She defeated Robert Jenrick after a four-month contest, sparked by Sunak’s resignation in the wake of a humiliating election defeat.
The vote saw a turnout of 72%, according to Conservative MP, Bob Blackman.
Kemi Badenoch becomes first African to win Britain’s Conservative leadership election
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