Simmering political row among top players shows little sign of easing

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A FORMER GOVERNOR who had been eyeing a Senate seat in next year’s general election appears to have shelved his bid. The once-powerful figure had begun mobilising his political machinery before abruptly pulling out. Sources indicate the politician, now holding a low-key state job, has allegedly run out of funds to sustain his campaign. Efforts to seek financial backing from his successor are said to have hit a dead end, forcing him to retreat from the race for now.

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WE RECENTLY TOLD you of an administration official who was allegedly working with makers of illicit liquor, or what is called second-generation alcohol, in exchange for bribes. The drink is said to have destroyed many young men and families. Corridors has since learned that an operation was undertaken in one of the areas, and an aspiring politician was arrested for dealing in the illicit business. Whether the move is reactionary or the operation will be sustained remains the main question among residents.

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A SITTING MP who is aspiring for a top county job is on the horns of a dilemma. The man, who has been among the vocal defenders of the government in a restive region, is said to have supposedly taken a step back to assess the situation as he fears his political value will be lost if he doesn’t change camp. However, his relationship with the leader of what would have been his alternative is broken down, and the two don’t see eye to eye. The man is now undertaking grassroots consultations to decide whether he will defend his seat in his current party or throw his hat in the ring for the county seat.