Tried and proven formula. To be continued ...
“Boss, we heard news that he is planning to contest in the by-election,” he told him excitedly.
“Ah… I am not too worried. He can’t make it. “ He replied contemptuously.
“Boss, he is going all out to woo the residents. Did you see the picture of him shaking the hand of the leper ? He is trying to become all things to all men. Will the people be swayed by him ?” He wanted to impress him with his facts.
“You think so ? Our grassroots leaders have been working the grounds for the last ten, fifteen years. The residents know us. We know them. We solve their problems. What does he got to show ?” The boss was indignant.
“Yes, boss. You are right…. I think the people will forget about the scandal...and.. “ He tried to be smart.
The boss glared at him and cut him off ,“ I don’t want to hear that again. Please leave now.“
“Sorry boss…sorry. ” He quickly apologized and left him alone.
He leaned back on his leather chair , his mind running on a list of possible candidates.
“ I got to get someone credible. Someone that the residents know for a long time. Someone humble, committed, clean, honest, respectable. No scandal. It got to be a tried and proven formula. “ He thought to himself.