Shame as corrupt roads official burns taxpayers’ millions

JUST WHO IS shielding a notoriously corrupt roads official? On the ground, whispers abound that he struts around as though untouchable, dishing out plum contracts to his cronies with zero regard for procurement laws. Worse still, the favoured contractors are accused of shoddy work, leaving behind impassable roads and disgruntled residents lamenting wasted taxpayer millions. The burning question remains: whose powerful hand is protecting this official and allowing him to thrive with such brazen impunity?

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