Governor facing probe lashes out at his team for misleading him

A FIRST-TERM GOVERNOR already under scrutiny for alleged scandals in his administration recently stunned MPs when he openly confronted officers accompanying him to a parliamentary committee. He lashed out, purportedly accusing them of misleading him on county financial matters and threatening to fire them once back in office. The committee chairperson intervened to calm the visibly agitated governor, whose emotions had flared throughout the session. MPs later faulted him for what they described as alleged poor coordination, disconnect with his team, and excessive delegation of critical duties—issues they warned could worsen the county’s governance troubles.

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TWO LAWMAKERS NEARLY came to blows over a recent parliamentary decision on the fate of a top county officer. One MP, determined to have the officer removed, confronted his colleague, accusing him of colluding with political interests to protect the official. He further alleged that some MPs had accepted bribes to influence the parliamentary verdict. But the colleague pushed back, claiming the accuser was himself working with “dark forces” to bring down the officer as part of a wider scheme targeting the 2027 General Election.

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STILL ON PARLIAMENTARIANS, a vocal government-leaning legislator recently confronted his opposition colleague over remarks made by the latter’s party leader about a top state officer. The MP defended the officer, arguing that the party boss had allegedly unfairly maligned someone who had diligently served the public. But the opposition lawmaker dismissed the concerns, insisting he would stand by any statements issued by his party leader. Their heated exchange quickly escalated, drawing a small crowd as the two lawmakers nearly came to blows before colleagues intervened.

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WARD REPS IN a cosmopolitan county are suddenly singing the governor’s praises, despite having been at loggerheads with him just months ago. The legislators are now hailing the county chief as a listening, visionary leader who deserves re-election. Corridors of Power understands that the governor recently sponsored the MCAs for an out-of-county retreat, where he also handed out Christmas gifts. The gesture appears to have softened the ward reps, who are now loudly championing his leadership. However, insiders whisper that the newfound loyalty may not last once the New Year’s political temperatures begin to rise.