Besieged governor mulls quitting party as re-election hopes dim

ONE OF THE governors, grappling with growing hostility on the ground and mounting pressure from a senior state official, is reportedly considering quitting the party altogether. Sources close to him supposedly say he is increasingly frustrated by his dwindling re-election prospects, while the influential official—said to be better connected within the party—has been relentlessly on his case over unspecified issues. Members of the governor’s inner circle reveal that he is now rethinking his 2027 game plan, which could include decamping to alternative political formations. It remains to be seen whether this strategy will help him overcome his perceived dismal performance record and the corruption allegations dogging his administration.

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RUMOURS SWIRLING ABOUT the impending defection of high-ranking opposition officials have pumped suspicion in the outfit, with top luminaries viewing each other with declining trust. Associates of the figures whisper that their bosses are paranoid about alleged presence of moles and double dealers among them whom they fear are just holding up in the team to raise their bargaining stakes. They particularly fear a personality among them whom they allegedly claim is financially vulnerable because of personal and family woes. But observers think rather than fears of defection, miscalculation could be the lot’s Waterloo.

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A WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE from a key region is constantly stunning her associates with her penchant for use of vulgar language during political public meetings. The woman, who prescribes to a faith that sees her put on religious regalia all the time, is supposedly fond of using indecent language, making her colleagues and associates wince in embarrassment. It is alleged that she does not complete her speeches without such language or making graphic moves and egging her supporters to join her. They say politics is a dirty game, but the woman representative openly professing a religious faith should do better.

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IS THE STEAM dying on the presidential ambition of a well-known idealist who had seized on the fizzled-out Gen Z clout to make a big bang? The man was purportedly caught on a hot mic saying the cost of his ambition is astronomical, and a huge package needs to be reserved for handouts, a game he says he cannot play. With this, in addition to reports of his deep unpopularity in his home county that should be his base, the man’s spirit is reportedly dampened. With less than two years out the election, his team says they must do something new to re-excite the youthful voting block to register and be his ambassadors. Time is ticking fast for the ambitious man.