The Glass Ceiling has Shattered

Isatou who? Dr. Isatou Touray. Oh yea the renowned gender activist who wants an end to female genital mutilation . The name not only rings a bell but resonate with progressive contemporary Gambians who cherish social justice and equity. She fights for the marginalized and less privileged amongs our lot especially the women folk. Can she be a game changer and a bridge builder come Decision 2016? I think the answer is a resounding yes based on her proven track record and steadfastness towards the Gambian cause. This lady will surely tilt the political fulcrum and pendulum more towards the centre. A voice of reason and conscience who can cement the cracks evident within the GOP camp. I am looking forward to her maiden press conference and reasons for her political ambitions.

Her position as a non state actor equips her for political participation in our political arena. A day in politics is eternal and the political landscape is yet to take its appropriate course. Political evolution is beginning to reach a new high in the Gambia and lets patiently watch the space for the back door deals and intense jockeying and maneuvers. It is still not high noon in our new found political day. So lets keenly watch the space and avoid false starts. The polity will collectively demand their yearnings and aspirations to the GOP as an entity and therefore, I expect from the GOP electorate to force their respective parties to rally behind Dr. Touray. Her neutrality makes her the candidate of compromise for the GOP to rally behind for a viable coalition. From my vantage point, I see Dr. Touray as a bridge builder who has burst on the scene without excess baggage. For the interest of a unified force Dr. Isatou Touray is more appealing than any candidate presented to date. This has nothing to do with her academic credentials but the mere fact that she is an outsider within the political establishment. Therefore anybody who means business will not only encourage her as a compromise candidate to boost turnout and cross party support but if one wants to be myopic and self centered then they can opt for a candidate that will not galvanize unanimity amongst the existing GOP. Just my take being closer to ground zero than most pundits. Mind you my assessment is without prejudice or ill will to Kandeh. I am a mere political investor who wants a greater return on invest on my political capital nothing more. It's a dawn of a new day in our political dispensation. I am not endorsing her candidacy for now but it ushers in new dynamics that may change the race for the highest office in the land.
 

The emergence of Dr Touray will be a litmus test for our political sophistication and priorities. The dynamics have surely changed and the career political operatives will now have to unveil their true interest; Gambia or their narrowly defined political interest. The proof of the pudding will surely be in the eating. Gambia or them and this is the end product of Dr. Touray's addition in the race. A candidate who is well known in all nook and cranny of the country. A person who has directly interacted with more families and communities in the country than most political operatives.