New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation on January 19 in a surprising announcement.
| New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: NZ Herald. |
“I will resign, as such a privileged role comes with responsibilities. The responsibility is to know when you are the right person to lead and when you are not. I know what this job entails,” she said. Guardian news.
Her term as prime minister will end no later than February 7. “For me, now is the time,” she insisted. Ms. Ardern said she pondered over the summer whether she had the energy to continue in the role, and she concluded no.
Ms. Ardern became the world’s youngest female head of state when she was elected prime minister of New Zealand in 2017, at the age of 37. She has led New Zealand through the Covid-19 pandemic and major disasters, including the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch,…
When asked how she would like New Zealanders to remember her leadership role, she replied that “as someone who always tries to be kind”.
In addition, Ms. Ardern confirmed that she will not run for re-election, Archyde.com news. According to her share, she still believes that the New Zealand Labor Party will win the upcoming election.
“While I will not be running for office, I know the issues that affect New Zealanders most will remain the focus of the government this year and into the election,” she said.