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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...

EDO POLICE COMMAND MARKS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2026 WITH PEACE WALK. (PHOTOS ). #PRESS RELEASE


 

EDO POLICE COMMAND MARKS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2026 WITH PEACE WALK


The Edo State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, psc(+), mnips, on Friday, 21st August 2026, joined the global community in commemorating International Youth Week 2026 with a peace walk across Benin City.


The walk, which commenced from the State Command and passed through major routes including Sapele Rod, Ring Road, Airport Road, Vegetable Market Road and Okada Avenue, was aimed at promoting peace, unity, responsible citizenship and positive youth engagement.


The initiative also provided an avenue for the Police to interact directly with young people and members of the public, reinforcing messages on peace, security awareness and collective responsibility for a safe society.


The event was attended by the Edo State Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Hon. Charity Amayaenvbo, The Edo state Chairman National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Moses Agwinede, Police officers and other Youth Stakeholders. 


The peace work ended as the Command reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Police–youth partnerships and encouraging young people to shun crime and violence, embrace peace and contribute positively to the security and development of Edo State.

More photos below. 

















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