By Juma Mubarak (Mr. Solution)_
Walk into a surgical theatre and you quickly realize that real pressure does not look loud. The lights are bright, the room is calm, and everyone understands what is at stake. A life rests on the table. No one is trying to impress anyone. The focus is simple: do the work carefully and get the patient through safely. That quiet discipline is often missing in politics, where noise is mistaken for strength.
That is often how I see Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah, Chericoco, operating in politics. Not as someone chasing attention, but as someone who understands that every move carries weight. Like a surgeon preparing for an incision, he studies the moment first. He listens, observes, and when he finally moves, it is usually with intention rather than emotion, guided by a clear understanding of the bigger picture.
In real surgery, you cannot just start cutting. The process, guidelines, and protocols matter. There is a pre-operation stage where everything is reviewed carefully. The patient is prepped, notes are checked and rechecked, and the team confirms they have the right person on the table before a single incision is made. That level of preparation prevents disaster. Politics works the same way. Chericoco does not rush blindly into battles. He prepares, studies the terrain, and ensures the foundation is solid before stepping forward.
Many people are now surprised at how he managed to pull off the recent lower-level process despite the games, traps, and obstacles placed along the way. From the outside, some expected confusion or missteps. Instead, what we witnessed was discipline. Smart people will not waste time trying to play funny games with him; they will study his political strategy, because there are lessons in how he navigates pressure without losing focus.
Even the best surgeries face complications. Bleeding happens. Tension rises. But the difference between panic and leadership is how the room is managed. A good surgeon remains calm, steadies the team, and keeps everyone aligned. Over the years, I have watched Chericoco respond to political pressure in a similar way. He rarely amplifies chaos. Instead, he works to stabilize situations and keep people moving forward when emotions are high.
I know for a fact that many who once doubted this young man’s political prowess are beginning to see what he is truly made of. Leadership reveals itself when obstacles appear and the stakes are high. What some interpreted as quietness is now being understood as discipline, patience, and strength.
What stands out most in a surgical theatre is humility. The surgeon knows success is never about one person alone. It is about teamwork, timing, and respect for the process. Chericoco’s journey in Parliament and at the grassroots reflects that same understanding that leadership is not just about visibility but about responsibility.
Today, as the results of the lower-level ward momentum continue to settle, the picture is becoming clearer. Many who underestimated him are now reassessing their assumptions. The outcome did not come from noise or sudden theatrics, but from patience, planning, and steady hands that refused to panic even when the environment was filled with traps and distractions. Like a successful operation that stabilizes a patient against all odds, the process has shown that discipline can outlast confusion, and that Hon. Chericoco is not operating by accident. He is operating with purpose.
