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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.

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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

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