New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has disclosed her intention of stepping down from the government, with no intention of coming back for reelection.
The New Zealand head of government said during a televised address on Thursday, she stressed that, though she remains optimistic about the Labour party winning the majority in the forthcoming, she won’t be participating in the election.
“For me, it’s time. I just don’t have enough in the tank for another four years,” she said.
Ardern described political responsibility as a bigger role in which she feels, she’s no longer capable and in a pole position to stir the affairs in the way of justice.
“I am human, politicians are human. We give all that we can for as long as we can. And then it’s time. And for me, it’s time.”
Jacinda Ardern came into power in 2017, at the age of 37, making her the youngest female head of the government during the time. With her decision, Ardern will remain a member of the parliament until April, even after stepping down on or before February 7.
The New Zealand election is scheduled for October 14.