“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...

NBA PRESIDENT MAZI OSIGWE COMMENDS GOVERNOR BUNI FOR SUPPORTING OVER 700 YOBE STATE LAW STUDENTS. (PHOTOS).


 NBA President Mazi Osigwe Commends Governor  Buni For Supporting Over 700 Yobe State Law Students


The President of the Nigeria Bar Association Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, has commended Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, for supporting Yobe state law students in various universities and law schools.


The President gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy call on Governor Mai Mala Buni at the Government House, Damaturu noted that available records indicate that the governor had sponsored over 700 law students, that indeed was a commendable effort. 


Osigwe described the developments recorded in other sectors in the state as highly commendable, "the state government has remained focused as it moves out of the protracted security challenge".


 Responding, Governor Buni assured that his administration would continue to promote the rule of law and support legal institutions for peace, security and development across the state.


"It is said, the Judiciary is the last hope of the common man, the government would continue to support every instrument and institution for justice, peace and security to thrive in the state" Buni said.


 He commended the NBA President for giving his colleagues in Yobe state a true sense of  belonging.


The NBA State Chairman Barrister Khaliel, also applauded Governor Buni for supporting the law students, ensuring that economic challenge does not deny anyone the opportunity to pursue his or her dream.

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