{"id":88431,"date":"2025-10-21T18:14:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/pastef-calls-for-system-based-politics"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:44:24","slug":"pastef-calls-for-system-based-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/pastef-calls-for-system-based-politics","title":{"rendered":"PASTEF Calls for System-Based Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Patriotic Alliance for System Transformation, Emancipation through Functionalism (PASTEF\u2013The Gambia) has dismissed the notion of a \u201cwinnable candidate\u201d in politics, describing it as misleading and contrary to democratic values.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The movement emphasizes that elections are determined by the collective will of the people, not by the perceived popularity or charisma of individuals.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Public Relations and Communications Officer, Mr. Mayorro Sidibeh, history has repeatedly shown that even the most underestimated candidates can win when chosen by the electorate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe outcome of elections is not determined by personality, legacy, or loud declarations of competence, but by the collective decision of the voters,\u201d Sidibeh said. \u201cIt is the people, not self-proclaimed individuals, who grant power through the ballot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He argued that politics should move away from personality cults and focus on systems and programs that strengthen governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTrue transformation is not achieved through the rise of one figure but through the building of strong institutions, functional governance frameworks, and collaborative leadership,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Sidibeh further notes that the 21st century demands \u201csystems, not saviors\u201d and \u201cprogram-driven leadership, not personality-centered campaigns.\u201d He said sustainable progress depends on the quality of systems, institutional strength, and inclusive policies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe solution to national challenges lies not in individuals but in system-first approaches grounded in democracy, the rule of law, and good governance,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>PASTEF urged citizens and political actors to move beyond the belief that only certain individuals can \u201csteer the national wheel,\u201d stressing that leadership must be rooted in teamwork, systems, and shared vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUltimately, the future belongs to the people and the systems they build, not the personalities they temporarily elevate,\u201d Sidibeh concluded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Patriotic Alliance for System Transformation, Emancipation through Functionalism (PASTEF\u2013The Gambia) has dismissed the notion of a \u201cwinnable candidate\u201d in politics, describing it as misleading and contrary to democratic values. 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