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A top state functionary is at the centre of attention after it emerged that he has purportedly been soliciting for funds from one of the parastatals under to advance personal political interests. The official, who is in charge of a crucial docket, has allegedly been soliciting for the funds under the guise of promoting a government campaign. It turns out that the official has allegedly been using the money to hold meetings in one of the high-end hotels to plan for the 2027 elections. The CEO of the parastatal has reportedly complained that, at that rate, it will be difficult to balance the books of account.
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A chief officer in charge of a crucial docket in the Western region has protested against his two counterparts from an equally strategic unit. The duo has allegedly reduced him to a ceremonial figure and is directly benefiting from a fresh money-minting racket in his docket. The questions being asked by those following the events keenly is whether the officer is genuinely fighting for his perceived rights or is just mad for being locked out of a lucrative deal.
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A group of top government officials are a worried lot. This is after their contracts with their employer allegedly lapsed. The employer has not indicated if or when the contracts will be renewed, with the deadline approaching fast. The fact that the affected lot is comprised of accounting officers who make decisions is complicating matters. They fear their boss is not interested in some of them, but they don’t know who. Tension is reportedly palpable in the department.