DID A TOP opposition figure—reputed for fiery public stances—quietly reach out to the government to get her daughter into the Foreign Service? Insiders say that despite her harsh anti-government rhetoric, the politician with considerable name recognition recently tried to allegedly secure an ambassadorial post for her daughter through heavy but quiet lobbying. When that failed, she only turned up the heat on the government with sharpened attacks, and is now demanding the President’s impeachment. Those in the know reportedly say it’s the same old political elite, lying to the public while secretly being part and parcel of the same old order of nepotism, tribalism and outright corruption.
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IS IT TRULY worth the cost? That’s the quiet question lingering among those close to a well-known public figure, recognised as much for his flamboyant gestures as for his advocacy. Some of his associates whisper that he often goes to unusual lengths to attract media headlines and donor goodwill—moves they claim are driven more by personal ambition than collective purpose.***
WHISPERS IN GOVERNMENT corridors suggest trouble in one of the most lucrative ministries. The Cabinet Secretary has been quietly sidelined to ribbon-cutting and photo ops, while the real power is wielded by his technocrat principal secretary. Critics say the minister has become a ceremonial figure, with major decisions made behind closed doors, mostly without his input. His political allies complain he has done little to uplift his region despite holding a prized portfolio, and speculate his political capital is dwindling so fast he may be on borrowed time.
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IS A LAWMAKER exploiting his vulnerable constituents for personal gain? Word is that an MP—no stranger to scandal—is at the centre of jaw-dropping whispers after a struggling mother and her daughter separately sought help from his office and reportedly received more than they bargained for. This column learnt that the politico, from a restive region, may have allegedly preyed on the two women’s desperation, raising serious questions about abuse of office. While the MP may feign innocence, talk is swirling fast in his backyard—not just about his questionable ethics, but about how long he can brave the rising heat.
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