African President Fires Minister for Voting To Condemn Russia’s Takeover of Ukraine

African President Fires Minister for Voting To Condemn Russia’s Takeover of Ukraine

  • Madagascar’s foreign affairs minister Richard Randriamandrato was fired by President Andriy Rajoelina
  • Randriamandrato voted on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution to condemn Russia’s referendums
  • Madagascar previously abstained from voting on resolutions related to the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine

Madagascar’s foreign affairs minister was recently sacked for voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution.

The vote was held to condemn Russia’s referendums to occupy four regions in Ukraine.

Minister Richard Randriamandrato
Madagascar Minister Richard Randriamandrato was fired for voting on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution. Image: Rijasolo & Michael M. Santiago
Source: UGC

Madagascar’s President Andriy Rajoelina fired minister Richard Randriamandrato for voting in support of the resolution that reaffirmed Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity.

According to SABCA News, most voters condemned Russia’s attempted illegal annexation of the Ukrainian regions.

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Madagascar had previously abstained from voting on resolutions related to the Russian war in Ukraine.

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Reuters reported that the government spoke of being neutral on the subject. The vote was held on Wednesday, 12 October.

Netizens react to the drama:

@Xavier1908 said:

“He’s a hero for voting the way he did against the terrorist state of Russia.”

@NicolasdePotte1 commented:

“He was a Hero, he got fired by Madagascar.”

@Constitution_94 posted:

“Haibo! What nonsense is that? That guy deserves an International Order for standing for truth and bravery.”

@ReaderBoycot wrote:

“What a great leader.”

@IE_HSK added:

“That was brave though if he made his own decision.”

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Source: Briefly.co.za

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