A LAWMAKER EYEING a gubernatorial seat is reportedly considering jumping ship from his current political party. Why? Word has it that the MP has become increasingly frustrated after concluding that his party’s top brass has already settled on a preferred candidate for the coveted seat, leaving little room for a competitive nomination contest. Our moles intimate that the legislator has allegedly quietly opened channels with a fledgling political outfit, which he views as a possible vehicle for his gubernatorial bid should things fail to improve within his current party.
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A SENIOR COUNTY official is said to be operating in panic mode following a recent incident in the devolved unit. The official is said to be weighing the possibility of relocating from his current residence, allegedly convinced that sleuths are closing in on him. The official reportedly believes his movements are being monitored and has become increasingly cautious about who he meets and where. Handlers claim the anxiety has spilled into his daily routine, with close associates noticing change in behaviour.
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IS A POLITICO trying to discredit a recent high-profile political function after receiving a hostile reception at the event? Corridors has eavesdropped in a conversation by some opposition lawmakers claiming their colleague who reportedly faced jeers and an unfriendly crowd, has since embarked on a campaign to allegedly portray the gathering as a flop in a bid to settle political scores. The MP was expecting a warm welcome but was caught off-guard by the chilly reception. The politico is now said to have gone flat out to revenge in any way possible.
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A JUNIOR STATE official is reportedly regretting the decision to leave a lucrative and influential position for a government posting. Corridors has learnt that the officer is increasingly frustrated by colleagues who allegedly view them as an outsider encroaching on their turf. Sources say some staff insist the official’s mandate differs from theirs, creating tension. The officer is said to have been sidelined from key decisions, excluded from information-sharing channels and, on occasion, left out of meetings and official trips. A senior figure at the agency is reportedly doing little to address the situation.
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