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

Image
 “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...

GOV. SOLUDO'S WIFE NONYE VISITS FLOOD-DISPLACED PERSONS IN OGBARU. (PHOTO).


 Governor Soludo's Wife Nonye Visits Flood-Displaced Persons in Ogbaru


By Ikwuanusi Azuka/ Okeke Anthonia Chioma


The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo has  visited the flood displaced persons' camp at Odekpe Central School in Ogbaru LGA.


Addressing the flood victims which included; men, women and children, the governor's wife sympathized with them on the extent of damage caused by the flood disaster, assured them of positive response from the state government.


She emphasized on the importance of maintaining good cleanliness and healthy living in the camp.


While donating some food items, disinfectants, toiletries and cash to the flood victims, Mrs Soludo pleaded with the good spirited individuals and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to come to the aid of those affected by flood in the state.


The Regional Representative, World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Chukwumuanya Igbokwe promised to set up mobile clinic in the camp, in order to give the victims proper medical care/ attention. He thanked the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his fatherly love to Ndi Anambra.


The Deputy Mayor of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Mr Kenneth Akuegbe expressed his heart felt gratitude to the governor. He also commended the effort of the wife of the state government in supporting the helpless individuals.


He further pleaded for the provision of mattresses and blankets to keep the victims safe from sicknesses.


* kwuanusi and Okeke are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State* 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

AMBODE,SOYINKA & OTHERS AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAGOS AT 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY AGAINST 2017.{PHOTOS}.