A once-influential state functionary is said to be facing turbulent times financially. Some of his key businesses are reportedly struggling and posting poor performance lately. Among the notable investments is a once-vibrant recreational joint, which was a spot for the who's who of the country. Some big-money customers who frequented the premises are said to have kept off. The parking lots, which the man built to accommodate the visitors, barely have cars lately. Those in the know say the man is a case study of how power can be fleeting.
