Oxford Union and a number of officials connected to the prestigious University of Oxford condemned comments made by OU President-elect George Abaraonye, in which he seemed to celebrate the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
After learning that Kirk had been shot, Abaraonye reportedly posted on Telegram, “Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f***ing go,” according to The Telegraph.
The founder of Turning Point Action was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University on Wednesday and was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital.
An Instagram account, understood by The Telegraph to be connected to the president-elect, published, “Charlie Kirk got shot loool.”
Abaraonye debated Kirk on "toxic masculinity" in May at the Oxford Union.
Condemning comments on Charlie Kirk's death
The Oxford Union has since condemned comments made by the president-elect, sharing, “We reaffirm our stance that the Oxford Union firmly opposes all forms of political violence and strongly stands by our commitment to free speech and considerate debate.
“We would like to reiterate that our condolences lie with Charlie Kirk’s family, especially his wife and young children, who are enduring such terrible grief.”
An Oxford University spokesperson told The Telegraph, “The Oxford Union is independent of the University. We deplore comments appearing to endorse violence – they are unacceptable and entirely contrary to the values of our community.”
Member of Parliament Gregory Stafford, who formerly acted as treasurer, shared his condemnations on the comments allegedly made by Abaraonye and added that he had “written to the Returning Officer to demand an urgent disciplinary investigation.”