Corridors of PowerIT SEEMS SOME government-leaning
politicians are yet to recover from the
shock of a recent by-election defeat.
Some lawmakers who camped in the area
were overheard lamenting that voters
rejected their candidate despite a massive
investment in the campaign. They said
they conducted door-to-door campaigns,
distributed goodies and spent heavily assisting needy families. Some even dug into
their own pockets after being promised refunds. With their candidate losing the race,
there is uncertainty over whether they will
ever recover the personal resources they
spent.
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A FEMALE LAWMAKER eyeing a governor’s seat in a far-flung region is reportedly considering quitting the race after a key political backer withdrew support. The influential politician had allegedly promised to bankroll her campaign to unseat the incumbent, with whom he had strained relations. However, after a recent meeting with the incumbent and other leaders, the two reportedly agreed to work together. Since then, the politician has supposedly gone silent and ignored the lawmaker’s calls. With funding now in doubt, she is weighing whether to remain in the contest.
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A STORM IS brewing within the majority party in a cosmopolitan county assembly after a senior party leader reportedly convened a meeting of MCAs from one community. During the meeting, the lawmakers allegedly agreed to dewhip their current assembly leaders, purportedly arguing they should be replaced by members from their community. The move has sparked disquiet within the assembly, with MCAs allied to the embattled leaders threatening to decamp from the party if the plan is implemented.
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A FORMER GOVERNOR who lost his reelection bid is quietly plotting a political comeback. The ex-county boss has alig- ned himself with emerging political figures in the region in a bid to rebuild his profile. Insiders say he is coordinating a major po- litical event in his constituency to welcome one of the rising leaders during a planned homecoming. The move is seen as part of his strategy to regain relevance. Whether it will be enough to recapture his former seat remains to be seen.
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