The King Rooster from the estate domain had recently taken several prospective investors from the neighbouring country to a white-collar bigwig at a key Ministry. Introductory civilities over, he had explained that the visitors were interested in undertaking a multi-million-dollar project in this country.

However, the bigwig had told the King Rooster point blank:

“You are no friend of this Government. We know your loyalties are with the former boss. So, don’t pretend to these investors that you are someone close to this Government. I am sorry, I can’t help you in any matter in which you are personally interested!”

The beads of perspiration had sprung up on King Rooster’s forehead and as he stood up crestfallen, he had found the investors were already making their exit, they say.