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WORD GOING AROUND is that an exMP is secretly thrilled by whispers of an impending expulsion from his party. Rather than panic, the man reportedly sees it as a golden opportunity to play the sympathy card, win voters’ hearts and stage a dramatic political comeback. Insiders claim he may already be eyeing the exit, with a fast-rising regional party looking increasingly attractive. With the 2027 election looming, could this alleged fallout be a calculated move toward an elective seat?

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WHISPERS IN A certain party circles suggest that after promising free and fair primaries, the party is already witnessing behind-the-scenes games. A vocal governor and his self-styled favourites are reportedly busy drafting county lineups, seemingly convinced they are destined for party tickets. But the ground may be shifting beneath their feet. Political gossip has it that the governor’s alleged unpopularity could become a liability for his allies. Will his camp survive the nominations, or are they counting their chickens too early? Only time will tell.

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WHISPERS FROM A constituency suggests that a 2022 election loser is suddenly becoming a hot favourite again. The state corporation boss, recently recognised by a highly respected firm as one of the best-performing managers, is reportedly facing growing pressure from locals to make another stab at the ballot in 2027. The recognition has left some wondering how they let him slip through their fingers. To rub salt into the wound, the politician they elected has allegedly been a major disappointment. Politics, indeed, is a game of regrets.

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POLITICAL TEMPERATURES ARE rising as a former cabinet secretary and a senior party official reportedly trade barbs over AI-generated images and videos targeting a governor both are said to have an interest in succeeding in 2027. The party official has accused the ex-CS of orchestrating the alleged online smear campaign, sparking a series of explicit and ugly exchanges on social media. With succession politics already heating up, the digital drama is adding fresh intrigue. Who will blink first in this unfolding political showdown?

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