A VOCAL POLITICIAN is reportedly facing uncomfortable questions after a close family member was accused of purportedly diverting contributions raised during a recent church fundraiser. The money, which well-wishers had given in support of the church’s development agenda, is alleged to have found its way into a private family project. The incident has triggered murmurs among some of the politician’s supporters, with questions being raised about the family’s handling of public goodwill. The politician is now said to be under pressure to explain the whereabouts of the contributions as the controversy threatens to spill into the political arena.

A SENIOR POLITICIAN is reportedly causing unease after allegedly extending quiet political support to an opposition candidate eyeing a powerful county seat. The politician is supposedly said to be fully behind the rival camp despite being part of the ruling establishment, raising questions about loyalty ahead of the 2027 election. The behind-the-scenes manoeuvres have reportedly unsettled members of the ruling formation, who fear the alleged dalliance could undermine their candidate’s ambitions. Some insiders are now calling on the ruling coalition’s top brass to crack the whip and demand political discipline before the contest gathers momentum.

A SENIOR FIGURE in one of the opposition parties is reportedly nursing disappointment after missing out on a coveted position in the new political outfit. The politician, who is said to have played a key role in securing the outfit, had reportedly expected a bigger reward for his behind-the-scenes efforts. Our moles say the man had supposedly set his sights on an influential leadership position, only to miss as regional balance got priority. His seemingly growing disquiet is now raising questions about whether he will remain fully invested in the new formation.

THIS COLUMN IS informed of growing discontent in a committee after members reportedly began questioning the authority of their recently installed chairperson. The group is said to be frustrated by the continued snubbing of invites by persons they want audience with, with only a handful appearing since the change of guard. Some members have privately accused the new chair of allegedly being too soft, arguing the growing list of no-shows is undermining the committee’s authority. They want the chair to toughen his approach and demonstrate leadership, warning that failure to rein in reluctant witnesses could turn the committee into a talking shop.