A vocal political figure has once again run into trouble with the powers that be. Corridors of Power understands that the man's habit of commenting and posting on social media on everything has landed him in trouble. Recently, he commented on a controversial subject, triggering public outrage against the regime. The move has angered his political masters who have since warned him to check his tongue or risk severe sanctions. It's unclear whether the lawmaker will tone down or continue with his habit.
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Just why are the investigative agencies reluctant to crack the whip on a state officer who works in one of the most powerful offices on the land? This is the question some lawmakers were heard asking themselves recently. They say that despite their radical recommendations and press conferences calling for the man's arrest over alleged graft in his previous posting, the officer has remained untouched. Shockingly, he continues to call the shots in the office. The investigative agencies have gone mum despite political pressure. Who could be protecting the officer?
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Police officers appear to be between a rock a hard place. Why? The return of street protests today and the big responsibility on the service to maintain public order. After the swift arrest of officers involved in civilian shootings, some officers were reportedly heard lamenting how their work has become difficult. What should we do when confronted with angry mobs? To make it worse, some stations allegedly do not have in their possessions rubber bullets. Should they follow the orders by a senior government official to act tough at the risk of being asked to take individual responsibility? Or should they watch from a distance and see the country descend into anarchy?
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Some top government officials appear frustrated and tired of the ongoing whirlwind tours by top state officials and politicians across the country. A top-ranking civil servant was reportedly overheard lamenting that very little time is being dedicated to the real work in offices, despite a top state official sustaining pressure on them to deliver on his programmes. Additionally, the official noted that goals keep shifting with roadside declarations, which are hard to keep up with. He also signalled brewing differences in government, as he said when a previous official was in government, there was a sense of direction and less campaign-like engagements.
