Though walking is the most popular physical activity in the world, but there are some personalities that you cannot imagine to find walking especially on the streets. Amongst such personalities are Members of Parliament.
Former Aruu County Member of Parliament Samuel Odonga Otto seems to be enjoying his new normal of being a ‘common citizen’ maybe it’s because of lockdown and he has no choice since cars were blocked from moving.
The former legislator has posted a video of himself walking on the streets of Kampala clad in a flora shirt, brown khaki trousers and checked jacket with a bag on his back.
“The last time I did this kind of walk was during “walk to work” from Namasuba to city centre .Today I did it again but for necessity “the children have to eat.” Three cars parked at home no idea where/why to get clearance. Glad the police at clock tower asked someone to give me a lift,” Otto narrated his experience in a tweet.
Otto represented Aruu County in parliament for 20 years and was trounced by Christopher Komaketch, an independent candidate who polled 9,327 votes against Otto’s 5,953 votes in the 2021 elections.
Speaking after his defeat, Otto said; “We are stronger than we can imagine. Recently I lost an election but I love the way the human mind incredibly adjusts.”
“I am stronger in defeat than I thought I was and gladly take on unfolding life challenges. After 20 years on a fast lane, let me take the slow lane. Time to be led,” he added.