Top official in panic over impending government shake-up
The official is said to have lobbied his team to vouch for his promotion.
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DID BROKERS DUPE a beleaguered politician that they could arrange a meeting for him with a senior leader he viciously fought during his heyday? Well, Corridors of Power has learnt that the troubled man was kept waiting at a hotel after parting with millions of shillings in the hope of meeting the man to mend fences. Apparently, the influential leader wasn’t even aware of the meeting. After waiting for more than four hours, the politician was shocked to receive a very short and succinct reply by SMS: “Not interested.” His handlers said he nearly collapsed in shock.
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AN OPPOSITION POLITICIAN has panicked. The man’s governor ambitions could go up in smoke in the coming months. A key opposition linchpin has asserted his authority on the race in a strategic move that has left those following the events stunned. The big man is now working closely with the politician’s main rival for the party ticket. The competitor reportedly attended a consultative forum chaired by the party boss. On enquiring, he was told the party chief had the liberty to meet any party supporters. Tough times lie ahead for the man as he scratches his head for alternatives, whisperers say.
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A KEY CRUSADER who was engaged to boost the image of a crucial program- me is the talk of his circles on claims he could be a double agent. The smooth operator is being discussed for working with perceived enemies. Honchos at a popular address were allegedly not com- fortable with the man’s involvement in the project, insiders say. Those handling the high-profile job are reportedly shocked by the silence of the once-active guru, as protesters tear the subject apart.
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A LAWMAKER WHO believes he is on the chopping board for defying his party’s wishes is reportedly in a rush to make the most out of his borrowed time at a post. The politico, who had earlier sent emissaries to the powers that be and got no response, is pushing a number of foreign trips for his team in a classic case of enjoying while it lasts. But his activities have sparked talk and reservations from some of the concerned players, who fear the spotlight might soon turn on them.
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