The Anatomy of a Ground Operator: How Sékouba Mara Builds Electoral Victory from the Red Dirt Up
This article argues that electoral victory in Guinea is not achieved through elite politicking or media campaigns, but through relentless, on-the-ground engagement with voters in their local communities. It posits that success requires a candidate who is a “man of the field,” transforming personal conviction into tangible support by walking the red dirt roads and connecting directly with people’s realities. The core, actionable insight is that authentic political power is built from the bottom up through humble, persistent, and personal contact, not decreed fromContinue Reading











