Contractors in a key county have voiced strong concerns about the management of tender awards under the current first-term governor. The grievances come amid shifting political alliances and internal disagreements within the region's leadership.
Insiders reveal that recent joint strategy meetings have given way to more isolated leadership engagements, raising questions about the coalition's cohesion. A senior leader reportedly issued a stern warning to colleagues, emphasizing that those who lag behind would not shape the coalition’s future direction. This has unsettled many and sparked speculation about potential divisions fueled by competing ambitions.
Meanwhile, a political pointman in the area has expressed frustration over perceived exclusion from campaign preparations. Sources say he claims to have been denied necessary resources for grassroots mobilization, with another insider controlling the distribution of funds. This dynamic is believed to be weakening his influence as political realignments accelerate. Despite appearing together publicly, tensions between these insiders persist.
In a related issue, tenants in Eastlands allege that a senior officer is demanding protection fees, a practice they say should be the responsibility of the police. The tenants have called on authorities to intervene and halt the alleged extortion.
