the politics thing omg 💔 i understand nothing..

Basically they're trying to obtain an area to proceed with redevelopment, while being watchful for public opinion of their political party.

Also, this task of securing that particular area is "below" him, kinda like a demotion. Reasons as the why is a bit unclear. But he's loyal

it’s literally explained in the first couple chapters babe and we’re only at 16th one