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Two close allies of a powerful political figure from one of the country’s vast regions have reportedly fallen out in a bitter supremacy battle. Sources say the once inseparable friends are now competing to inherit the political influence of their mentor, who is expected to retire from active politics soon. The rivalry has become so intense that the two no longer speak to each other. Their political kingpin recently summoned them after learning of the deepening fallout, but insiders say the meeting failed to mend relations, leaving the supremacy war far from over.

A lawmaker who had set eyes on a bigger seat is the talk of their town after the campaign they touted to all and sundry failed to take off. The good politician kicked off activities on a high note, sending some of the persons with similar ambitions into a panic mode. But days later, all seems not well with the lawmaker, with insiders saying the fellow could be a case of biting more than one can chew. A mole whispered that the politician is reportedly struggling to make ends meet, and that the highly touted may just remain a wishful thought.

Infighting has rocked the campaign team of a senior political figure in a region considered crucial in shaping the outcome of the 2027 General Election. Sources say a section of the team has quietly turned against the campaign head, accusing him of being aloof, inexperienced and incapable of steering the high-stakes political battle. The wrangles have reportedly stalled campaigns that had initially gathered momentum, throwing the politician’s bid to regain influence in the region into uncertainty. Insiders now reveal that some members are planning to petition their political boss to remove the embattled campaign leader.

A veteran MCA in a metropolitan county has sparked political debate over his immense influence and deep financial muscle. The ward representative is reportedly bankrolling a parliamentary aspirant in a bid to unseat the incumbent MP, with whom he is said to have fallen out. The move has puzzled political observers and local power brokers, who wonder why the seasoned MCA is backing a protégé instead of vying for the seat himself. Sources indicate that the wealthy politician wields enormous influence in the constituency, with several emerging leaders reportedly being his political protégés.