Cameron explains his comment about corruption in Nigeria

British Prime Minister David Cameron has explained his comment about Nigeria as being a ‘fantastically corrupt’ country.

The news about Cameron defining Nigeria as a corrupt nation went viral immediately afterwards.

British PM was taking questions in parliament on Wednesday, May 11, the day after he was caught on camera telling Queen Elizabeth that leaders of some "fantastically corrupt" are visiting United Kingdom.

Angus Robertson, SNP Westminster leader, asks a question on the anti-corruption summit. Mr. Cameron first of all checked his microphone before speaking.

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Addressing the question, he says the point of the summit being held in London is to show that action to tackle corruption is needed by developed as well as developing countries.

Cameron says the government is taking steps to ensure "plundered money from African countries can't be hidden in London."

He is hosting an international anti-corruption summit on May 12.

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President Buhari speaking at the anti-corruption conference has said he does not want an apology from Cameron, but a return of the assets that were taken out of his country and sent to the UK.

Source: Legit.ng