New York gov, Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment allegations

New York City Governor, Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday, stepped down from the position over alleged sexual harassment.

The state’s attorney general had earlier released a document detailing multiple accusations of sexual harassment against the embattled governor.

In a televised address, Cuomo said the decision to resign from the position was the right thing to do in the circumstances.

READ ALSO: Probe indicts New York Gov Andrew Cuomo of sexually harassing 11 women

He said: “Given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to the government, and therefore, that is what I’ll do, because I work for you, and doing the right thing, is doing the right thing for you.”

The governor’s resignation takes effect in 14 days.

In his absence, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat, will serve the rest of his term.

Join the conversation

Opinions

Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism

Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.

As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake.

If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.

Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.

Donate Now