“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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AISHA BUHARI RECEIVES WIFE OF PRESIDENT-ELECT SEN. OLUREMI TINUBU.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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HE, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President-Elect, accompanied by wife of the Vice President-elect, HE Nana Aisha Kashim Shettima and some Governors wives made a congratulatory visit on HE, Dr Aisha Buhari, First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa to thank her for her leadership during the successful presidential campaign.
Present at the occasion were APC Woman Leader, Dr Betta Edu, DG Women Campaign Council Hon. Dr Asabe Vilita, APC Women Activists and Associates of the First Lady.


Press Release:  


Aisha Buhari receives wife of President-elect


First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated the wife of the President-elect, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the success of her husband at the polls. She was speaking during a courtesy visit by Mrs. Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, March 2, 2023.


Mrs. Buhari said the President-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, would not betray the trust and confidence that Nigerians repose in them.


While praying that Mrs. Tinubu’s tenure as First Lady will be marked with joy and success, she noted the sacrifices that many women made during the campaign and election periods, especially the APC Women's presidential campaign team. "We say great kudos to you all. Your efforts have confirmed that women hold a huge stake in elective power in Nigeria.


She recalled how vigorously issues of gender mainstreaming and affirmative action were pursued by her office and expressed confidence that, as a parliamentarian, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu will continue where she leaves off.


Earlier, the wife of the President-elect, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, said she was at the Presidential Villa to express her gratitude for the motherly role that the First Lady played during the campaign and urged her to continue to provide the same level of support at all times. Mrs. Tinubu noted that the First Lady has been exceptional during the town halls, rallies, and door-to-door campaigns, in both her words and her deeds, and said her contribution will be remembered for a long time to come.


On the entourage of Mrs. Tinubu are Mrs. Nana Kashim Shettima, wife of the Vice President-elect, the woman leader of the APC, Dr. Betta Eduh, APC Women campaign coordinator, Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir, wives of governors, and other party officials.


Suleiman Haruna

Director of Information to the First Lady of Nigeria

State House, Abuja

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