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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...

LAGOS FIRST LADY PREACHES GOOD CONDUCT TO CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.



LAGOS FIRST LADY PREACHES GOOD CONDUCT TO CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS


The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advised the first batch of pilgrims to the Holy Lands of Israel and Kingdom of Jordan to conduct themselves well and pray for Lagos as well as Nigeria during the spiritual exercise.

Dr. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice during the thanksgiving service held on Sunday 10th July, 2022, at The Jerash Hall of The Regency Hotel in Amman, Jordan.

The First Lady, who joined the service via zoom, said: "You are The Chosen ones, who are meant for signs and wonders as you intercede for the country in the Holy Land".

In his remarks, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State Chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, appreciated Dr. (Mrs.) Sanwo-Olu for always supporting the pilgrimage in the State, while praying for the success of the upcoming general elections in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Revd. Reuben Idowu Ibitoye, in his sermon, emphasised the need for pilgrims to look up to God for everything.

Earlier in the day, the first batch of pilgrims to Israel had visited Gadara, where Jesus healed the demoniac, Elijah's Cave and Jacobs River.

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PIX: The pilgrims at the thanksgiving service held at The Jerash Hall of The Regency Hotel in Amman, Jordan.

 

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