Politician almost collapses after being duped out of millions

CORRIDORS OF POWER

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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