A PS in one of the State Departments has been allegedly forced to tone down on their engagements and social media updates as some individuals in the powerful ministry are said to be uncomfortable with the official outshining the other colleague. Like many of the principal secretaries, the said PS started off the tour of duty as a new face in public service but quickly put in place a well-oiled communication and social media team that has been active across board. The teams' crisis management has also assisted in polishing the PS's work at the State Department. Possibly what is annoying the rivals is the recognition the top official has received from the Big Boss in various meetings. So bad was the hostility that one of the social media of the department was reportedly hacked a few months ago.
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A senior ranking politician is said to be under extreme pressure from his boss, and has been forced to keep defending the administration even on issues that are obviously indefensible. The politician has had to undertake an average of three events in a day, often to give speeches. He is said to be avoiding questions, and often leaves the events as soon as his address is over. His handlers were overheard saying if the trend continues, the man is likely to lose his political identity and standing.
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A county boss that had for months sat on the fence amid the political and regional re-alignments is finally hinting the position he is likely to take. The politico had also avoided commenting on politics, often deflecting such questions whenever they came his way. However his deputy launched a scathing attack on the government over police brutality and killing of youths during the demonstrations. The number two went on to say the residents are very angered by the government that they regret voting for. When the county boss took the podium, he retained his usual calm posture but didn't disassociate from his deputy's remarks. Those in the know say the man is speaking through the deputy as he has to balance the regional realities and his interests at the national level.
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Observers are questioning the value of some top level appointment, as they feel the appointee have done very little to justify the spending. The observers not that other than some roundtable gatherings and conference attendance, the official has not done the required heavy lifting, despite the role drawing a lot of interest in the current global space. Worse, the observers note attendees for the forums are the same faces, limiting the variety of thoughts and ideas, and not much seems to come out of the engagements. The official is now being challenged to undertake an audit of the status of the docket, governments and companies that the country can partner with and develop a coordination policy instead of holding meetings for photo ops.
