A vocal political figure has once again run into trouble
with the powers that be. Corridors of Power understands that the man's habit of
commenting and posting on social media on everything has landed him in trouble.
Recently, he commented on a controversial subject, triggering public outrage
against the regime. The move has angered his political masters who have since
warned him to check his tongue or risk severe sanctions. It's unclear whether
the lawmaker will tone down or continue with his habit.
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Just why are the investigative agencies reluctant to crack
the whip on a state officer who works in one of the most powerful offices on
the land? This is the question some lawmakers were heard asking themselves
recently. They say that despite their radical recommendations and press
conferences calling for the man's arrest over alleged graft in his previous
posting, the officer has remained untouched. Shockingly, he continues to call
the shots in the office. The investigative agencies have gone mum despite political
pressure. Who could be protecting the officer?
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Police officers appear to be between a rock a hard place.
Why? The return of street protests today and the big responsibility on the
service to maintain public order. After the swift arrest of officers involved
in civilian shootings, some officers were reportedly heard lamenting how their
work has become difficult. What should we do when confronted with angry mobs?
To make it worse, some stations allegedly do not have in their possessions
rubber bullets. Should they follow the orders by a senior government official
to act tough at the risk of being asked to take individual responsibility? Or
should they watch from a distance and see the country descend into anarchy?
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Some top government officials appear frustrated and tired of
the ongoing whirlwind tours by top state officials and politicians across the
country. A top-ranking civil servant was reportedly overheard lamenting that
very little time is being dedicated to the real work in offices, despite a top
state official sustaining pressure on them to deliver on his programmes.
Additionally, the official noted that goals keep shifting with roadside
declarations, which are hard to keep up with. He also signalled brewing
differences in government, as he said when a previous official was in
government, there was a sense of direction and less campaign-like engagements.
