Jacinda Ardern aims to win Nobel Peace Prize despite competition from Thunberg and Trump

A political gambling analyst has tipped New Zealand’s prime minister to win the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, despite facing stiff competition.

According to Joe Short of gambling.com, Jacinda Ardern’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and her inspiring leadership sees her as a strong contender to get her out.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the current favorite according to Irish bookmakers Paddy Power, with odds of 2/1.

But Short believes Ardern, who is the third seed according to Paddy Power with odds of 5/1, will be named the winner of the prestigious award.

“Your failures [WHO] for the past nine months they have also been exposed. And there are calls for the WHO to improve dramatically if the planet wants to fight another such virus in the future.

“And that’s why PM Ardern is probably the smartest choice for the award at the moment. As of 1/5, the Labor Party leader has hardly seen her price move since the nominees were announced earlier this year.

“Your government is credited with implementing an efficient crusade against the virus, using strong health messages, widespread testing, and effective shutdowns to combat the disease.

“New Zealand recorded only 25 deaths from Covid-19, with fewer than 1,900 cases identified in a country of 4.8 million people.”

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According to Paddy Power, Greta Thunberg is the second favorite to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Donald Trump is the fifth seed (odds 12/1), while the Black Lives Matter move is the seventh seed with odds 16/1.

Bill Gates rounded out the top 10 with a 20/1 chance of winning the award.