The investigation revealed a series of (dishonourable)
actions by officials who had placed personal gain above public duty, leading to widespread public distrust. Years of broken promises bred deep (skepticism)
among citizens, making them doubtful of even well-intentioned reforms. The task of rebuilding trust proved (difficult and demanding)
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requiring sustained effort, transparency, and accountability. Unfortunately, several media reports (merged or confused)
isolated administrative errors with deliberate corruption, further confusing public perception. Responsibilities were clearly (clearly marked)
after the inquiry, ensuring that future oversight would be more effective. In the aftermath, the governing committee was (formed again)
with independent members to restore credibility. Some leaders were forced to (admit)
their mistakes publicly, acknowledging that denial had only worsened the crisis. Despite the turmoil, a sense of (unity)
emerged among community groups who worked together to demand reform. A few observers remained cautiously (optimistic)
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believing that meaningful change was still possible. However, reminders of the (morally dirty)
details of the scandal continued to surface, serving as a warning against complacency.