“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

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 “No electricity, no vote,” South Africans threaten to shun ruling party ANC Residents in Katlehong, a township outside Johannesburg, have resolved to boycott South Africa's upcoming local elections on November 4 due to long-standing failures by authorities to provide basic services like electricity. For over 20 years, around 180 households in the community have relied on illegal electrical connections pulled from neighboring areas to power their homes. Angry over the lack of formal grid infrastructure, residents are directing their frustration at the ruling African National Congress (ANC). "We have made a collective decision: no electricity, no vote," said community leader Lesiba Rankapole, 59. "We know it is illegal, but we had no choice because we cannot live without electricity. Our children cannot progress without electricity." "I was born ANC, but today I do not want anyone to tell me about the ANC because I am suffering," added 57-year-old resid...
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SECURITY: GOVERNOR WIKE DECLARES SUPPORT FOR OPERATION CROCODILE SMILE 4.[PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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Image may contain: 6 people, people smiling, people standing        Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will continue to work with security agencies for the purpose of securing the state.
Governor Wike also pledged to wholeheartedly support the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army to effectively carry out Exercise Crocodile Smile 4 to rid the state of criminal elements.
Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by Major General Jamil Sarhem, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army at the Government House Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike reiterated that the military must restrict themselves to their traditional role of maintaining security.
"I cannot be enemy to security agencies. Without security, there can be no governance. The Rivers State Government supported the first three exercises, we will support Exercise Crocodile Smile 4.
"We should work as partners. We should not work as if there is a problem. I thank you for coming and hope that this will be a new beginning", he said.
Governor Wike warned the military against allowing politicians to infiltrate their ranks and compel them to take action outside their traditional roles.
"As I said, we will give you the required support. However, concentrate on your Traditional roles. Don't allow any politician to use you."Let any politician who wants to play politics, come and face me. The Army should remain on their constitutional role, that will help", he said.
He informed that the Rivers State Government under his watch played a key role in the establishment of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army. He noted that the State Government will continue to partner with the Army to fight crime.
"Rivers State Government played a great role in the establishment of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army. Of all the states, we played a greater role.
"There is no way that the Rivers State Government will not partner with the Army to fight crime. Rivers State Government is willing to partner with the Nigerian Army to fight crime.
"We have always supported Exercise Crocodile Smile. We will support Exercise Crocodile Smile 4",
Governor Wike described the visit of the General Officer Commanding 6 Division as historic.
The Rivers State Governor emphasized that the N100billion allocated to the Nigerian Army in the 2020 budget is inadequate towards the promotion of security.
Earlier, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Jamil Sarhem said he was at the Government House Port Harcourt to seek the support of the Rivers State Government for the forthcoming exercise Crocodile Smile 4.He said: "The purpose of this visit today is to intimate you of the Division's Preparation for exercise Crocodile Smile 4 and invite you as one of the Special Guest guests ".
He invited Governor Wike for the commencement of Exercise Crocodile Smile 4, which is a follow up to Exercise Crocodile Smile 1, 2 and 3. He said the exercise will be conducted in Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Delta States.
"Exercise Crocodile Smile 4 is a follow-up exercise to Exercise Crocodile Smile 1,2 and 3. The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army is covering Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers State. The pre-exercise flag off will be held on 25th October 2019.
"The purpose of the exercise is to build on the successes of the past editions by ensuring total security. This will be achieved by identification and clearing of flashpoints of criminal hideouts as well as the destruction of illegal oil bunkering camps", he said.
He added that the Exercise Crocodile Smile 4 will also include civil-military cooperation in promoting activities such as medical Outreach.
The General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army urged Governor Wike to sensitize Rivers people to support Exercise Crocodile Smile 4.Since assuming office in August 2018, this is the first time that the General Officer Commanding 6 Division is visiting Governor Wike.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
24th October 2019.
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