By Ahanonu Kingsley
After steering the cause of a turbulent United Kingdom economy as Prime Minister, Liz Truss resigned from the exalted office she sought and fought very hard to occupy just some 44 days ago. It’s honourable that she saw the weight of the office, admitted her inability to deliver on the mandate, and resigned. Indeed, it reflected how she valued the nation above herself.
But
then why did she become Prime Minister in the first instance when she knew
she’d resign in just 44 days? Isn’t it a waste of time and resources,
considering that the Conservative Party had to organise a long walk of
campaigns and debates in the bid to shop for a replacement for Boris Johnson,
who equally resigned just two months ago?
Does it not appear to be a calculated scheme to scuttle a candidate who appeared prepared and suited for the role? Erstwhile Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has a more realistic plan that captures today’s UK economic reality. He appeared more prepared for the position he sought and aimed to assume. But what did the establishment do? They whittled his soaring influence, decapitated his chance of winning, and brought in Liz.
