Anu: We need a leader who has determination and can withstand difficulty



He is popularly called "Anu" but when Khana Anuar Sumndad Marabur Jr. was elected city councilor of the Islamic city of Marawi, he was dubbed "Katarungan" because for 12 years as Marawi Sangguniang Panlungsod committee chairman on peace and order, "I have been working to vindicate the right of our constituents," he said.

In an exclusive interview, Katarungan said eversince he understood and realized the aspirations, sentiments, welfare and right of his people, he worked hard to help solve problems in the city such including family feud, accidents etc.

He said due to what happened in Marawi, what is needed is a leader who has determination and can withstand difficulty (for the people's sake). Like what happened in Marawi, he said, "you know better how I did my best to go to the battleground to see to it that our people still there could be saved and I did not care if bullets would hit us (with my brothers) or not."

Anu said he was able to save a lot of lives from the trapped civilians in the ground zero as leader of a suicide squad which went down to the battle ground at the height of the Marawi siege.

He said in his concern for our people, he posted his name and contact numbers so that those who are in need of help during the siege can contact him. He added he received calls from all over the world where there are Maranao people asking for information or help to locate their relatives trapped in the siege. 

"Is there any of our people who did what I did?," he asked.

"Only this candidate for city vice mayor, yours truly Anu aka Katarungan because of my love for my people and homeland."

After graduating from his three-terms as city councilor, Anu ran for Lanao del Sur first district board but did not make it. 

Now he is now aspiring for the city vice mayor post comes May 2019 elections. 

- RSP


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