Oxford Union president-elect ousted over Charlie Kirk comments refuses to go quietly

Published October 21, 2025 11:35am ET



George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union Society, who celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has been ousted from his position.

The prestigious debate society held a no-confidence vote open to both present and alumni members on Saturday, with the ballots processed over the weekend and results published on Oct. 20. After the results were counted, Abaraonye alleged that the ballots were “compromised.”

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