Former Vice President Files Nomination Papers.
Former Vice President, Dr Isatou Touray has submitted her nomination papers to contest the December 5 presidential election. Delivering a statement shortly after presenting her nomination credentials she acknowledged the failures of the government in which she served and pledged a new approach to leadership.
She said she believes in the countryโs enormous potential but acknowledged that too many Gambians continue to face difficult choices daily.
In a rare admission, the former Vice President said She does not seek to distance herself from the government in which he served.
โI was part of that government administration, and I accept my share of responsibility for what it achieved, and importantly, what it failed to deliver,โ she stated.
She added that Gambians are not asking for miracles but for โleadership that listens, institutions that work, opportunities that are fair, and a government that takes its responsibilities seriouslyโ.
