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Biden to Give Farewell Address, Pass Torch to Harris at Democratic Convention
US President Joe Biden will deliver a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, officially passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for the November election. The speech comes less than a month after his stunning withdrawal and Harris’s astonishing ascent to the top of the ticket.
Biden can expect a hero’s send-off from many of the same people who helped push him out due to concerns about his age. The 81-year-old is expected to say that Harris — America’s first female, Black and South Asian vice president — is the best person to finish the job he started of protecting American democracy from Republican rival Donald Trump.
Harris is set to briefly appear with her boss on stage for his primetime speech in a symbolic moment designed to show unity among Democrats over his succession. First Lady Jill Biden, 73, a staunch defender of her husband who was with him throughout the final stages of his fateful decision on July 21, will also take to the stage in Chicago.
However, a planned protest in Chicago against the Biden-Harris administration’s support for Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza may cast a shadow over the event. Biden spent the weekend fine-tuning his address with top aides at the Camp David presidential retreat and expressed confidence in his speech, saying he felt “good, real good” about it.
As a lame-duck single-term president, Biden’s legacy hinges on whether Harris can go on to beat Trump — and that if she doesn’t, many will blame him for clinging on so long. Despite this, Biden is expected to use his speech to endorse Harris and reassure Democrats that she is the best person to lead the party forward.
However, there will undoubtedly be mixed emotions for the ageing president, who has watched Harris chase down Trump in the polls and enthuse voters in a way he never managed during his time as a candidate. Biden now also finds himself as the warm-up act for Harris, who will give her headline speech on Thursday in a slot that just a few weeks ago would have been his. He won’t be hanging around for her big night. Instead, he is heading off immediately after his speech to start a six-day holiday in California while the conference continues without him.
Yet as he enters the final stretch of a five-decade political career, Biden will also be assured of a warm welcome from Democrats in Chicago.
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The Olojo Festival, an ancient and vibrant Yoruba festival, is a grand celebration held annually in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, to honor Ogun, the god of iron and war, and the rich heritage of the Yoruba people. This deeply spiritual festival brings thousands of people together, showcasing traditional customs, colorful attire, music, and rituals that highlight Yoruba history and mythology.
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His influence on the pitch and commitment to excellence have caught the eye of football analysts, who see him as a potential winner. If crowned, Lookman would join the ranks of African football legends who have claimed this title, cementing his status among the continent’s elite players. Fans are eagerly awaiting the CAF Awards ceremony to see if Lookman’s stellar season will be rewarded.
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