Greedy bribe-demanding official
Governor’s lavish birthday party
Inebriated MP puzzles friends
A drunk MP shocked colleagues during a high-profile event. The lawmaker was laughing and greeting everyone in his sight, to the bewilderment of all. The MP, who commands respect due to his sharp mind in articulating issues, became the talk among his colleagues who gathered in groups and were heard whispering about what has become of their friend of late. The inebriated lawmaker was supposed to play an important role during the event, and it is not clear if the desired outcome was achieved on the matter he was supposed to handle.
Night meeting unsettles party official
A night meeting between a powerful figure and one of the party leaders shocked another official, who could not believe she was out of the political equation. So discreet was the meeting that the powerful figure travelled light just to ensure he did not attract public attention. The unsettled official heard about the meeting, which happened around her neighbourhood and demanded to know why party issues were discussed in her absence. It made the powerful figure to convene another meeting involving her just to calm nerves with the sweetener of state jobs thrown into the mix.
Opposition figure goes slow
A threat by the government to unleash a disturbing dossier has slowed down the political momentum of an opposition figure. Our bird at political corridors has learnt that powerful materials relating to the misconduct of the leader are being put together and may soon be unleashed if the man does not slow down on attacking the government. Those aware of the dossier whispered to Talk of Town that it is so incriminating that if well-executed, it may prevent him from seeking any political or public office. The man is, however, being enticed to join the government in exchange for his freedom ahead of 2027
