A group of five MCAs in Eastern region are reportedly being used as guns for hire by officials behind the theft of county funds. The ward reps are allegedly paid to discredit leaders who raise alarm over wanton looting in the county. They damage their reputation in social forums, among them, church functions, funerals and fundraiser meetings. The group is also reportedly used by the governor to settle political scores. They have tirelessly been defending the governor over widespread cases of alleged corruption and ineptitude.