A FORMER COUNTY chief is reportedly having second thoughts about his political comeback. The man, who lost the seat in the last election, had allegedly hoped to reclaim it but now faces stiff competition from flamboyant rivals enjoying growing grassroots support. His fallback plan of becoming a running mate has also reportedly hit a dead end. He is now eyeing his rural constituency’s parliamentary seat, only to find a younger rival firmly in control. With his options seemingly dwindling, insiders say the former county boss could be contemplating an early political retirement rather than face another humiliating defeat at the ballot.
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A POLITICO IS purportedly facing grumbling among his aides over alleged unpaid allowances. The officers claim they have gone three months without payment, despite reports that the money has already been released by their employer. Fearing that confronting their boss could cost them their jobs, the aides have reportedly enlisted the help of the politician’s friend to intervene. They are now hoping the behind-the-scenes lobbying will unlock their dues and restore calm within the team. But with the money reportedly released, the aides are wondering why their allowances have yet to reach their pockets.
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THINGS APPEAR TO be possibly falling apart in an administrative unit governed by a seasoned politician. Employees supposedly claim they have gone without salaries for months, while some workers remain on a prolonged strike. Yet the boss is rarely seen in his office, allegedly preferring television appearances to trade political barbs with his opponents. The fellow reportedly tours selected project sites accompanied by bloggers who capture images and circulate glowing accounts of their performance. Disgruntled workers are said to be mulling protests over their plight.
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A GOVERNOR ASPIRANT who has been crisscrossing a cosmopolitan county declaring himself the next county boss has supposedly received a rude political awakening. The man, who was purportedly banking on the backing of an influential political heavyweight, has reportedly been told to settle for a running mate slot or forget his ambitions altogether. Word has it that the kingmaker already has a preferred candidate for the top seat, seemingly leaving the aspirant facing an unexpected political setback. The bombshell has reportedly forced him back to the drawing board. Will he swallow his pride and accept the offer or defy the kingmaker?
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