Just Politics

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, resigns

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has announced that she will step down from the role by February 7.

Ardern made the surprise announcement during her first press conference in 2023 on Thursday.

“I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank. It’s that simple.

“We give all that we can for as long as we can, and then it’s time. And for me, it’s time,” she said.

READ ALSO: JetBlue flight crashes into plane at New York airport

Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new prime minister.

A caucus vote to elect a new Labour Party leader will take place on Saturday.

Elected prime minister in 2017 at the of 37, Ardern is one of the world’s youngest female heads of government and the second to become a mother while still in office.

Ardern also announced this year’s election in the country will be held on October 14.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

EFCC deploys officers against voters’ inducement in Edo election

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been deployed to all…

10 hours ago

Kaduna varsity awards scholarship to 107 students

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria in Kaduna State has awarded scholarship to 107 foreign…

13 hours ago

2 women arrested for selling newborn twins in Lagos

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two women, Ujunwa Una and…

13 hours ago

Court dismisses suit seeking to replace 27 pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking an order declaring…

14 hours ago

Geregu Power market capitalisation hits N2.8trn

The market capitalisation of Geregu Power Plc increased to N2.8 trillion in September 2024. The…

14 hours ago

Guber poll: IGP restricts movement in Edo

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the restriction of all vehicular movement…

17 hours ago

This website uses cookies.