It Is Madness?? Presidential Contestant Abdul Kayongole Chased Away From Electoral Commission After Moving on Wooden Stilts

Uganda’s presidential race took a theatrical turn this morning when aspirant Abdul Kayongole attempted to enter the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters on a pair of wooden stilts.

He was accompanied by a bodyguard, also on stilts, dressed in a superhero costume. The unusual entrance drew a crowd of onlookers and temporarily halted business outside the EC offices.

Kayongole, wearing a suit adapted to his extra height, waved to the crowd and described his stilted arrival as a symbol of his “elevated vision” for Uganda. “I came here to show the people that I am rising above the corruption and mediocrity that have held this country back,” he said. “Ugandans need leaders who can stand tall, literally and figuratively.”

The EC, however, did not appreciate the stunt. A spokesperson reminded the public that the commission is a serious institution handling constitutional processes. “This is a national institution, not a stage for theatrics,” the spokesperson said. “What happened today was neither respectful nor appropriate, and it undermines the dignity of the presidential office.”

Kayongole’s stunt reflects a growing trend in Ugandan elections, where aspirants have sought attention with unusual or eccentric behavior. In recent weeks, candidates have appeared in costumes, submitted nomination forms on banana leaves, and even claimed campaign slogans inspired by dreams.

Political commentator Dr. Stella Wamala expressed concern over the spectacle, saying it risks turning the presidential race into entertainment. “We face real challenges—economic hardship, insecurity, and poor public services,” she said. “Instead of offering solutions, some aspirants are reducing the electoral process to slapstick comedy.”

Despite being turned away, Kayongole remained optimistic, telling reporters he plans to return with “even bigger ideas and maybe even taller stilts.” His supporters cheered, while others in the crowd looked on in disbelief.

As Uganda’s nomination period continues, citizens are left questioning whether the EC should enforce stricter measures to preserve the seriousness and dignity of the presidential race—or risk seeing the path to State House turn into a circus.