Panic has gripped the high echelons
of the civil service following the weekend's dramatic exit from office involving top energy
sector figures over alleged corruption claims.
One senior official was overheard speaking
on the phone at an airport while heading out
of town, admitting they were unsure “who
could be next” as fears of a wider purge
take hold. The official warned of looming
turbulence in the months ahead, saying
some officers are bracing for difficult times.
The anxiety, insiders say, is widespread, with
even calls for prayers doing the rounds. Could
a bigger crackdown on graft be in the offing?
Only time will tell.
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Has a former corporate heavyweight-turned-politician committed political
suicide? Word has it that the man, once an
insider of the top echelons, has reportedly
aligned himself with a camp seen as out of
touch with the political mood on the ground,
leaving residents baffled by the move. He
now appears to have backed off even before
the contest he had positioned himself for
begins. This comes as two formidable heavyweights within a popular political outfit
square off for dominance. Is this a case of
cutting losses early or a miscalculation that
could cost him dearly?
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A lawmaker is said to be increasingly
becoming a lone ranger in his own backyard,
raising concern among his allies that his
2027 path may be slipping away. A growing
number of local leaders have reportedly deserted him, with some openly declaring they
would rather align with the prevailing political
tide. Corridors of Power understands that
a high-stakes meeting is in the works, with
insiders saying the agenda is blunt, that is, to
decisively bury his political ambitions.
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A deep-pocketed contractor has quietly assembled a formidable political
machine, setting the stage for a likely declaration of his MP bid. The behind-the-scenes
mobilisation has reportedly rattled the camp
of the incumbent, who is said to be increasingly uneasy about the looming challenge.
Insiders say the lawmaker now faces an
uphill battle against an opponent widely
viewed as both influential and resourceful.
With deep financial muscle and expansive
networks, the contractor’s expected bid
could transform what was once a safe seat
into a high-stakes political contest.
