“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...

AMAWBIA YOUTH VANGUARD LEADS PROTEST TO END SOCIAL VICES IN ANAMBRA, DEMANDS IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN OF BROTHELS IN AMAWBIA.(PHOTOS).


 Amawbia Youth Vanguard Leads Protest to End Social Vices in Anambra, demands  immediate shutdown of brothels in Amawbia.


In a decisive move to reinforce peace, security, and moral order in Anambra State, the Amawbia Youth Vanguard  staged a massive protest against the alarming surge of social vices, declaring their commitment to confront illicit activities threatening the safety and dignity of the community.


The demonstration stunned the city as the youth displayed placards bearing bold messages, including: "Say No To Morning Star Guesthouse, Happiness Guesthouse, Nice Day Guesthouse, and Whatsapp Guesthouse."


In a release signed by the Chairman of Amawbia Youth Vanguard, Hon. Comr. Chukwunwendu Benedict Nnagbo, the protest commenced at Eziokpaligwe Square and advanced to suspected criminal hideouts linked to drug dealing, prostitution, brothels, hoodlums, and other illicit activities. The protest particularly targeted Morning Star Guesthouse and Happiness Guesthouse, with the aim of drawing attention to community concerns and demanding their total closure.


The group subsequently marched to the Anambra State Police Headquarters in Amawbia, seeking immediate intervention to shut down the brothels and restore dignity to the Amawbia community.


Addressing the youth, the representative of the Police Commissioner acknowledged receipt of their comprehensive reports and commended them for their peaceful and law-abiding conduct, in accordance with societal norms and statutory regulations.


The demonstration underscored the group’s commitment to building a safer and more respectable Amawbia, while urging the government and security agencies to match words with decisive action.

More photos below. 



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