Hungary’s president, Katalin Novák, tendered her resignation on Saturday amidst widespread public outcry following a controversial pardon she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case. The pardon, issued in April 2023, sparked an unprecedented political scandal for the long-standing nationalist government. In a televised announcement, Novák, 46, stated her decision to step down from the presidency, a position she has held since 2022. During the time of the protests at Novak’s office, she was on an official visit to Doha, according to Reuters. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first woman to assume the predominantly ceremonial role of Hungarian president.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 11, 2024 15:23 UTC