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Talk of Town: Leader begs for attention on WhatsApp
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Officer tags bodyguards to market, gym
What has become of a State officer who was once accessible to his close colleagues? Well, whispers indicate that the man has become conscious of his security that he now moves with chase cars and at least five bodyguards everywhere he goes. The man nowadays moves with a convoy of at least three chase cars and aides even for the most ordinary personal errands — whether heading out for drinks with friends or making a private gym visit, or even when going shopping. Rumours within government circles suggest he is aware that he is edging closer to the exit should the current administration get a second term.
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Noose tightening on corrupt official
Whispers from the corridors of justice hint at a brewing storm. A high-ranking figure may be facing scrutiny after the partner was linked to a deal that spectacularly unravelled. While the official has publicly distanced oneself, digital breadcrumbs – call logs and geolocation data – paint a different picture, placing the partner squarely at the heart of the negotiations. Investigators are said to be combing through the records, potentially turning them into a key lever against the official. The partner, according to our informer, negotiated for millions in order to deliver favourable feedback over an explosive case that is still ongoing.
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Leader begs for attention on WhatsApp
A senior Coast-based leader is said to have recently learnt the hard way that crossing an influential political heavyweight can carry painful consequences. The leader openly dismissed the strategy being pushed by the influential figure, prompting a furious reaction. Angered by the move, the influential political leader who convened the meeting banged the table in anger before he ordered that the coastal leader and his entourage be ushered out. During a recent tour of the region, the once-influential leader was allegedly sidelined and denied opportunities to address crowds, even in his political backyard. Fearing isolation, he is now said to have quietly reached out through a WhatsApp text, pledging loyalty and promising cooperation regarding the strategy
Appointee targets elective seat in 2027
A senior State officer has shocked her colleagues after declaring to them that she is going for a parliamentary seat in 2027. The revelations were startling because the officer has been dedicated to her work and has never harboured any political ambition. According to our snitch, the officer is now organising her financial muscle for the contest. The constituency has now attracted interest from two powerful figures as a former CS is also rumoured to be in the race. Because the incumbent is also not a pushover, it will be an epic contest next year.
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CS avoids media after embarrassment
Media? No, thank you. That is what a Cabinet Secretary has vowed not to do after suffering what his close aides term as embarrassment in his last engagement with the fourth estate. The CS, according to our informer, is said to be very careful about what he says or how he engages the media nowadays, saying he will never again just answer questions blindly. Although his ministry is key, the CS is said to have confided to his close friends that the media is doing more harm than good to him, which is the reason he wants to keep them at arm’s length. Only time will tell if the man can completely avoid the media, which he once loved.
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MPs protest exclusion from night meeting
A section of MPs drawn from a popular political party held a night meeting in Lavington last week to strategise on how to counter a rival faction. However, some lawmakers deemed not to be well aligned were excluded from the meeting, a move that has caused more division within the political outfit. The meeting, according to a little bird, was sponsored by a senior leader of the party and a Cabinet secretary who are keen on holding together like-minded lawmakers ahead of the 2027 polls. Those who were not invited have protested their exclusion and have vowed to frustrate the implementation of anything out of it.
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