By Juma Mubarak (Mr. Solution)
Republished March 2025 | Updated 2026
Momentum is rarely accidental. It is built long before it is seen. The outcome of the Lower Level Ward Elections reflects patience, structure, and a leadership approach grounded in strategy rather than spectacle. The estimated 80 percent sweep for Team Chericoco is a reminder that influence is not always loud, but it is always felt.
In March 2025, I described Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah, Chericoco, as the Submarine Politician, a leader who advances beneath the surface while others chase visibility. As Phase 2 begins, I am republishing this piece because recent events are showing that discipline, patience, and real connection with the grassroots will always outperform noise.
Power in politics is often mistaken for visibility. Many believe the loudest voices, the biggest rallies, and the most publicized endorsements define strength. But real power, the kind that quietly shifts the direction of a race, moves beneath the surface. This is the strength of Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah, a submarine politician whose influence is often recognized only when it becomes impossible to stop.
While others move loudly in the political waters, seeking attention and headlines, Chericoco operates with depth and precision. His presence is felt even when it is not loudly announced. He moves through unseen currents, building alliances, strengthening structures, and consolidating ground without unnecessary spectacle. He understands how to move through still waters without striking an iceberg, because he studies the terrain carefully and knows where the enemy lines are drawn long before others even notice the map. He is not chasing visibility. He is focused on victory.
A submarine does not engage in open confrontation unless necessary. It advances quietly, positioning itself long before anyone realizes the shift taking place. Power is not about volume. It is about control and timing. Across districts, across demographics, and across political lines, his reach continues to grow in a steady and deliberate way. While attention is drawn elsewhere, the real foundations are being laid where it matters most.
The submarine does not need to announce its position to be effective. It does not seek applause. It delivers results. Every move is calculated. Every alliance is purposeful. Every step is part of a long-term strategy. Rather than responding to noise, he allows time and performance to validate his vision.
