A LAWMAKER IS the talk of colleagues
for allegedly moonlighting for a rival political
outfit. A group of politicians was overheard
conversing about how the fellow sings the
tune of one outfit at day and supposedly
retreats to the rivals at dusk. The group’s key
question was why the said individual has never made any public comments to show their
commitment to the team they openly belong
to. One noted the fellow’s campaign has
been centred largely on a call for their current
camp to treat the rivals with kid gloves.
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A TOP STATE functionary, who has long
kept a low public profile, is now at the centre
of quiet but intense lobbying, with our
sources claiming he is possibly positioning
himself for one of the most powerful roles
in government. Speculation about an impending shake-up within some ministries
continues to swirl. Unusual movements and
a flurry of high-level consultations have
kept the rumour mill active. Multiple sources
indicate closed-door meetings involving top
state officials have become frequent in recent weeks, fuelling talk of an imminent reorganisation. Sudden summons to a prominent
address has also deepened the intrigue.
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ALL IS NOT well within the inner circle of
a political bigwig in the broad-based formation. Two camps surrounding a honcho have
emerged over how to engage the current
administration. One faction is pushing for
structured engagement ahead of 2027, while
hardliners said they should only maintain
pressure. The stalemate, which became
evident last week at a private meeting in the
city, is likely to reshape how the honcho’s
region will go into the next poll. Some fear
they might lose their positions.
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A WOMAN LAWMAKER and a two-term
county boss are the subject of gossip in
political corridors. Their unusually close
working relationship is drawing the attention
of everyone who cares to know. The two
have in recent months been spotted at joint
functions well outside their jurisdictions,
often arriving separately but leaving in close
succession. While their handlers insist their
engagements are strictly development-focused, those in the know say the frequency
and timing of their meetings are allegedly
something to worry about. Whether it’s
strategic alignment or something more
personal, it remains firmly in the realm of
speculation. But in politics, perception can be
just as potent as reality.
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