{"id":263497,"date":"2025-09-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifamnews.com\/?p=263497"},"modified":"2025-09-15T08:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:23:47","slug":"president-elect-of-oxford-union-celebrates-death-of-charlie-kirk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifamnews.com\/en\/president-elect-of-oxford-union-celebrates-death-of-charlie-kirk","title":{"rendered":"President-elect of Oxford Union celebrates death of Charlie Kirk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union debating society, is facing widespread condemnation after celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In group chat messages on WhatsApp, Abaraonye reportedly said, \u201cCharlie Kirk got shot, let\u2019s f&#8212;ing go,\u201d and \u201cloool,\u201d using a laughing emoji to express approval over Kirk\u2019s death. These comments surfaced shortly after Kirk was fatally shot at a speaking event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oxford Union\u2019s current leadership issued a statement condemning Abaraonye\u2019s reported comments, stating his views do not represent the society\u2019s leadership or the committee led by current president Moosa Harraj. They stressed they stand by free speech and respectful debate, while firmly opposing political violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaction came quickly from alumni, commentators, and public figures. British columnist David Vance said that condemning the comments is not enough and the Union must consider removing Abaraonye from his upcoming role. Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss called on university leadership to expel him, saying his conduct brings shame upon Oxford and Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8 OXFORD UNION UPDATE!!! WHERE WE ARE. WHAT YOU CAN DO. <br><br>1 DONE. We have more than 200 Oxford Union members willing to sign a No Confidence vote to remove incoming President George Abaraonye. Proud to have signed and encouraged others to sign.<br><br>2. We must submit these to\u2026<\/p>&mdash; Brian Brown (@briansbrown) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/briansbrown\/status\/1967269556310970653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Abaraonye had previously debated Charlie Kirk at an Oxford Union event in May on the subject of \u201ctoxic masculinity.\u201d That encounter, already tense, now gains new scrutiny in light of these recent remarks. His posted reactions deepen concerns about the culture within the Union and confirm the belief that these leftist students are unable to preside over an institution famed for civil discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amid the controversy, many are calling this moment a test of free speech limits. While organizations may protect robust debate, celebrating violence against someone\u2014even rhetorically\u2014represents more than opinion: it challenges basic standards of decency. Responses like Oxford Union\u2019s statement are important, but accountability, especially for leaders, is essential in preserving trust in institutions meant to model respectful exchange.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union debating society, is facing widespread condemnation after celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In group chat messages on WhatsApp, Abaraonye reportedly said, \u201cCharlie Kirk got shot, let\u2019s f&#8212;ing go,\u201d and \u201cloool,\u201d using a laughing emoji to express approval over Kirk\u2019s death. 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