A LAWMAKER WAS left stunned after colleagues abandoned him at his hour of need. The legislator, who had a clear stake in a sensitive matter before Parliament, had spent days lobbying members privately, confident they would support his position. He believed long-standing alliances and political goodwill would carry the day. Instead, after intense persuasion from rival camps and pressure from influential power brokers, his colleagues overwhelmingly voted against him. Several even admitted openly that they had been leaned on to reject his plea. The shaken lawmaker watched the proceedings seemingly in disbelief, struggling to understand how quickly loyalty had evaporated entirely.
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SOME LEGISLATORS SEEMED unprepared for the long recess that began last week. Several of them were overheard lamenting that they went on a break without receiving the usual Christmas gifts from either the leadership or the government side. A few even suggested extending House sittings, including committee meetings, so they could make some extra money before the festivities. While MPs earn allowances for attending committee sessions, their remarks hinted at a possible deeper concern — the desire for additional kickbacks from witnesses who appear before committees to respond to questions.
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A GOVERNOR ASPIRANT is reportedly furious with a group of local elders. The politician, who is currently a lawmaker, has been campaigning aggressively to unseat the incumbent governor in 2027. However, his plans suffered a blow when influential elders from the vast county advised him to shelve his bid, declaring their full support for the sitting governor’s second-term attempt. Shocked by their position, the aspirant allegedly concluded that the elders’ palms had been oiled by his rival. He is now said to be supposedly seeking a different faction of elders who might endorse his ambition and bolster his campaign.
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A GROUP OF members of a county assembly who had earlier threatened to impeach their governor—before backing down—are now all smiles. Corridors of Power understands that each ward representative has supposedly received a generous Christmas gift from the governor as an expression of appreciation for sparing his job and political future. In addition, the MCAs are reportedly headed for a retreat with the governor before Christmas Day, where they expect yet another handsome reward.
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