AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

ANAMBRA STATE TOWN UNION COUNCIL, YOUTH WING, HONORS ANAMBRA REC, AGWU WITH EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR CONDUCTING CREDIBLE ELECTION IN ANAMBRA. (PHOTO).


 Anambra State Town Union Council, Youth Wing, Honors Anambra REC, Agwu With Exemplary Leadership Award for conducting credible Election in Anambra. 


The Anambra State Town Union Council, ASTUC, Youth Wing, has presented a 'Transparent And Examplary Leadership Award' to the Anambra State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Queen-Elizabeth Agwu.


Presenting the award to Dr. Agwu at his office in Awka, the Chairman of the Union, Comrade Ken Okoli explained that the gesture was to appreciating Dr. Agwu for her examplary leadership style since she assumed office in the state.


He further revealed that the State REC has been conducting credible, free and fair elections since her arrival, describing the just concluded Anambra governorship election which she conducted as the most credible and transparent election ever conducted in the state and Nigeria at large in recent times, urging Dr. Agwu to continue her good works.


Responding, Dr. Agu who said that she has conducted six different elections since her arrival in the state, appreciated ASTUC for finding her worthy for the award, saying that when she was appointed to oversee Anambra, she made a vow to God that she will never compromise under any guse, because of the complexity of the State.


She further dedicated the award to God and the entire staff and management of the commission, assuring that she will continue to conduct free, fair and credible elections, and will also leave legacy that will stand the test of time, calling on the youths to believe in the country.

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