Why that saucy gossip could help expose corrupt officials

If cocking one’s ear to listen to gossip is human nature, then it is even more so when the high and mighty are involved. Ati which minister was caught kerb-crawling on Nairobi’s Koinange Street? Psst! Have you heard Mr Top Dog’s latest catch is that gorgeous TV news anchor? Eh, Madam PS is a cradle-snatcher!

PointBlank suspects such tittle-tattle comforts us, mere mortals, that those we hold in awe are only human after all.

But considering recent reports from China, there seems to be a link between loose morals and corruption.

Dump mistresses

The country’s communist party even claims 95 per cent of Government officials investigated for corruption were found to be keeping mistresses. Since one’s salary cannot maintain a mistress and an extravagant lifestyle, there would inevitably be temptation to get extra money through corruption. The solution? Dump mistresses and shun extravagance. Strangely, this leaves out female officials.

But it appears there could be a lot more to that harmless piece of gossip than you think. Bring in the morality police!

 

 

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