Politics: African Women Poised For Development - Marie Sock

Marie Sock

Women in Africa have shown determination at making sure  governance is geared towards giving positive developments towards humanity.

Marie Sock, Gambian Presidential candidate made this vow as the main focus of her intention to  run for the exalted number one seat in the country.

According to her, women are special gender that is meek, caring and passion towards human development.

The humane businesswoman and politician who's made headlines for her presidential aspirations in the 2021 elections. Born in Banjul,attended Saint Joseph's High School before moving to the USA for her university education.

 Sock a leader of Alliance of Social Democrats (ASD), is also into  real estate and property management company and has been vocal about her plans to transform The Gambia into an enviable epitome of development amongst comity of countries in Africa and globally.

While enumerating Some of her key priorities to include economic development,Investing in sustainable agriculture practices, promoting economic growth, and creating jobs for the teeming youths across the country.

Noting that reforming the education system to focus on vocational and technical training tailored to the economy's needs The Gambian.

The Presidential hopeful posits that Women and Youth Empowerment supporting entrepreneurship and providing opportunities for young people, and promoting women's rights shall be given priority.

Saying good governance increasing transparency, accountability, and tackling corruption is part of key focus that her administration will hinge governance in the country on when elected.

Sock, who  has also been critical of the government's handling of issues like irregular migration, inflation, and the purchase of expensive SUVs for National Assembly members in the country,has vowed to expose any hidden deals related to Gambia's rumored oil reserves and promote systemic change in the country towards a better future.

The Gambia is a long strip of land that follows the course of the River Gambia, and is situated on Africa's west coast, bordered on either side by Senegal. 

While during elections, Gambians vote using marbles in a private booth, voters are presented with holes in the ground marked with each candidate. They then simply drop their marble into the hole they choose.