David Seymour criticises Rawiri Waititi for ‘insane views’ about African leader Ibrahim Traoré

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has criticized Te Pāti Māori, labeling it a threat to democracy after co-leader Rawiri Waititi referred to Burkina Faso’s military ruler Ibrahim Traoré as his “modern day hero.” Traoré, who gained popularity following a 2022 coup, is seen by some as a symbol of resistance against Western influence.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour thinks a leader named Rawiri Waititi, who likes a military ruler from Africa, is making a mistake that could be bad for our way of choosing leaders.

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