Oxford Union President-Elect Condemned for Reportedly Celebrating Kirk Shooting
George Abaraonye, president-elect of Oxford Union, faced backlash after reportedly celebrating Charlie Kirk's shooting, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for accountability from the academic community.
- George Abaraonye, elected president of the Oxford Union for Hilary term 2026, allegedly celebrated the shooting of Charlie Kirk with inappropriate comments on social media.
- The Oxford Union condemned Abaraonye's remarks, stating they do not represent the current leadership's views or the Society's commitment to free speech.
- Several figures have called for Abaraonye's removal from his presidency and his expulsion from Oxford University.
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Charlie Kirk's assassination celebrated by Oxford Union president-elect
The incoming president of the Oxford Union, a student debate society in England, is facing backlash after posting comments in celebration of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday. The Telegraph reported that Oxford Union President-elect George Abaraonye posted a celebratory message in a WhatsApp chat, saying, “Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f-cking go.” In another message, Abaraonye wrote, “C…
Speech, Spite, and the Oxford Union’s Shame
In a striking irony, George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union — the prestigious student debating society known for championing integrity, respect, and civil debate — has faced intense backlash and was ultimately removed from his leadership position following the hateful comments he made about the fatal shooting of the prominent political influencer Charlie Kirk. Shortly after Kirk was murdered by a sniper on a Utah college campu…
Oxford Union President Asked to Resign After Cheering Kirk’s Death
George Abaraonye, president-elect of the University of Oxford's debating union, is facing calls to resign after he appeared to celebrate the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, The Telegraph reported.Abaraonye sent messages to a group chat saying, "Charlie...
Oxford Union condemns incoming leader for celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination
The Oxford Union Society, the renowned debating society based in Oxford, condemned its incoming leader for celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. George Abaraonye, who became Oxford Union's president-elect in June, made gleeful comments about Kirk being shot on the encrypted text-messaging platform WhatsApp, according to The Telegraph. In the group chat, Abaraonye allegedly wrote, "Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f---ing go," accompanied by…
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