Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, has announced that she will be stepping down from her position next month, in a shocking statement.
The politician, who became the prime minister in 2017, announced her resignation at her labour party’s meeting.
“For me it’s time. I know what this job takes and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It is that simple.”
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In her first public appearance after the parliament went into its summer recess, she told the labour’s annual caucus retreat that she hoped to find the energy to continue as a leader but she wasn’t able to do that and her resignation would take effect by February 7, 2023.
“We need a fresh set of shoulders for that challenge.”
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Needless to mention, her resignation sent shockwaves across the world and here’s what netizens have been tweeting:
You can watch her entire statement here:
In her statement, she also talked about how she wishes to spend more time with her partner and daughter.