THE CONSTITUENCY BRANCH wants him. The big boss wants him. But the canvassers seem to be wavering in their support.
This is the situation now prevailing in a former safe haven that was defended by an irrepressible character. With that individual out of the way, the race is now on for new blood.
Initially, there seemed to be no confusion as the old war horse had blessed a young stallion’s selection. This backing was enhanced by endorsement from the connections in the branch, and the big boss too.
But then an interloper stepped in and began captivating some of the key people on the ground without whom victory is difficult to attain. That group is now telling the young stallion he needs to impress them as much as the interloper has.
So confusion is reigning in a place where there should be one love. And the interested parties are looking on to see how peace will be brokered there, particularly since the interloper was sidelined by the big boss in another place not so long ago, and is unlikely to give up this challenge without a fight.
No ringing endorsement
THREE MEN have been advised not to allow a certain person to speak on their behalf in the upcoming battle. The reason? He may sink whatever chances they have.
Cou Cou understands this advice was given by a champion trainer who has produced winners out of donkeys in thoroughbred races.
That is why when two of the three recently had their own do, they did all of the talking.
Of course, they also praised the particular individual they are not supposed to let speak on their behalf, but that was done out of necessity.
Those in the know about this told Cou Cou what will be interesting is how a couple of others who are also expressing exasperation with this gentlemen will take his input on their behalf when the battle begins. We shall see.
Expensive masterstroke
SOME ARE SAYING it was a masterful use of resources. Others are calling it an act of desperation, while quite a few are wondering if this was why $40 million of taxpayers’ hard-earned cash was spent.
They’re all talking about the historic community gathering that was elevated to near Throne Speech status.
Though those with an interest in such matters are decrying the whole event, loyalists are terming it a brilliant strategic move which should be exploited to get their gospel out.
So expect more of this to come, even though it is known that not many people take in such matters in extra time.
Wake-up call for queen
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, but there’s a buzz in a place where for years they made no impact.
It seems to be happening because the queen there has not been serving her subjects in the manner they have come to expect. So they are not happy and are saying so with their feet.
At a recent meeting a couple hundred people turned out and overflowed the small room. What’s more, just over three score and ten came forward to pledge their allegiance, to sting the once-heralded queen out of her complacency.