Did Senior politico hire youths to chant anti-state slogans?

DID A SENIOR politico pull off one of the slickest political stunts of the year during a recent football bonanza in town?

Well, word has it that a senior opposition figure reportedly quietly orchestrated the masterstroke by securing a large batch of tickets for the high-profile sporting activity and supposedly handed them to politically charged youths who are anti-establishment with instructions to ex- press loud displeasure with senior government officials expected at the big event.

Corridors has learnt organisers and security teams are now allegedly answering difficult questions on how they did not have a clue of the plan, despite questionable ticket purchases, where a few phone numbers could buy more than 50 access tickets.

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THE RELATIVELY NEW CEO of a state corporation that’s not new to controversy has reportedly taken to shielding himself under the cover of religion, following cracking of the whip by his seniors over a tender allegedly won fairly but denied to grant a Johnny-come-la- tely a chance to harvest where he clearly had not sown.

The grapevine has it the individual celebrated with glee when a big man from his community was deployed to the line ministry under which the saga is playing out.

Those who stick to the rules are, however, banking on available paperwork to prove all is not well at the corporation.

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A LAWMAKER HAS allegedly left his hand- lers puzzled after deciding to sharply criticise the governor.

The MP, who is no stranger to controversy, reportedly launched strong accusations against the county chief over the weekend, catching everyone by surprise.

However, the legislator’s stance has not been well received, especially considering he previously made headlines for involvement in grand corruption.

Some of his allies have alle- gedly been overheard murmuring that he has exposed himself to criticism, given his past. It is rumoured the outspoken lawmaker may be eyeing the gubernatorial seat and is using his criticism of the governor as a strategy to at- tract support.

However, many county residents have purportedly dismissed his gubernatorial ambitions as unrealistic, citing his character and modest academic qualifications.

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THE CEO OF a state corporation has re- portedly begun dropping application letters for new job opportunities as his term nears its end in the coming months.

Uncertain about the renewal of his contract, the man is seeking alternatives to avoid being caught off guard.

Sources whispered to Corridors of Power that the ambitious official is particularly targeting foreign companies.

He recently attended an interview but was allegedly disqualified on a technicality.

His superiors have been made aware of his job hunt and are now purportedly keeping a close watch to ensure he does not misuse public resources before his anticipated departure.

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