“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...

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU EXTOLS LATE AUDU OGBEH'S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


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 PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU EXTOLS LATE AUDU OGBEH'S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

... As the the Septuagenarian  Laid to Rest in His Hometown 


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has paid glowing tribute to the late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, late Audu Innocent Ogbeh for his uncommon contributions to the development of the nation.


Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON made the disclosure at the funeral service of the former Minister while delivering the condolence message of the President to the family in Benue State, describing him as a patriot and a statesman whose selfless service left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s development.

"The President appreciate profoundly the contributions of late Audu Ogbeh to the development of the country in various capacity: as a Minister, Special Adviser National Chairman of PDP, manages the Committee that midwife the emergence of APC that has been in power since 2015", he said.


SGF assured the people of Benue not to grief the loss of the great icon because he has lived a fulfilled life as a patriot with a great track records worthy of emulation.


Speaking at the funeral service, the son to the late Minister, Adegbeope Ogbeh, expressed profound gratitude for the support the family received after the demise of their father. He added that his father had ran a good race and has finished his course and it's their desire to imbibe his sterling legacies.


The funeral service was attended by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, Senator Representing Benue North-West Senator, Dr. Titus Tartenger Zam, Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, and other top government officials, members of the National Assembly, dignitaries from across the country, and well-wishers who came to honour the memory of the late minister.


 Segun Imohiosen 

Director, Information & Public Relations 

 27th September, 2025.

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