A recent political transfer has reportedly sparked fresh rivalry in a new political camp. Barely days after a well-known politico defected to the increasingly popular outfit, resistance is already emerging from leaders who considers themselves as established insiders. An attempt by the newcomer to hold an engagement was reportedly blocked following protests from the said “insiders”. It remains to be seen how the honchos will navigate the many competing interests.
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A few days ago, we told you of one of the “Affordable Bloggers” reportedly contracted yet again to do some political dirty work. What remained unclear then was the target. Corridors has since established that, after months of attacking a popular opposition figure, the alleged gun for hire is now supposedly targeting a fast-rising politico, seeking to rubbish his political ambitions. As they say, poverty is the enemy.
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Just how much pressure is a one-term governor facing in the fight to retain his seat? The county boss is reportedly so much under siege that he is leaving nothing to chance, spending nearly all his time covering as much ground as possible. Not even a recent high-profile engagement could seemingly keep him off the campaign trail. Worse still, a key political figure who backed him in the last election is no longer in his corner.
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Did a senior leader’s parliamentary appearance end up hurting rather than helping the re-election push? A leader from one of the “cousin” pastoralist communities was overheard allegedly lamenting that some senior officials have become so intoxicated with power that they have lost sensitivity to the consequences of their words and actions. The pro-government MP was particularly irked by the official’s casual handling of a “very emotive issue” among victims, warning that the remarks could trigger far-reaching political fallout among the “cousins”
