New Zealand Prime Minister: Jacinda Resignation Announcement

The controversial Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation, shocking New Zealanders. On Thursday local time, he said, he will resign at the beginning of February; Do not participate in re-election.

According to the news agency Reuters, while holding back tears while announcing her resignation, Jacinda said that she has passed five and a half strong years as Prime Minister. He is also human; His time has come to stand away.

At the press conference, 42-year-old Jacinda said, "This summer I hoped to find a way to prepare for another term, not just one year." Because that's what this year needed. I couldn't do it.

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"I know there will be a lot of talk after this decision about what the so-called root cause (of the resignation) is... the most interesting perspective you'll get is that I'm human after six years of facing big challenges."

As Jacinda announced her resignation, her Labor Party team will vote on the election of a new leader on Sunday. The elected leader will serve as the prime minister until the next general election.

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Jacinda will remain in office as the leader of the Labor Party until February 7. The general election in New Zealand will be held on October 14.