During the past general elections, a number of Artistes in a variety of fields contested and won many constituencies at unprecedented levels.
People like Kato Lubwama, Judith Babirye, Peter Ssematimba among others dislodged what one would call traditional politicians in key constituencies.
This trend was rounded off by the election of Bibi Wine in kyadondo east who dislodged incumbent Abdu Katinti.
Fast forward and the number of Artistes who have expressed interest in key positions has sky rocketed and this has made many politicians uncomfortable.
Many have been seen tussling and exchanging insults aimed at the artistes and others demeaning their backgrounds.
Recently the president set on a campaign to court artiste a move that left a number of NRM politicians mumbling and accusing the president of sidelining them in their own constituencies.
This disruption of the traditional political space is what we needed as citizens to get more accountability from our elected leaders.
The fact that politicians can no longer hide in the high chambers of parliament and wait for the next election cycle to appear before the electorate.
The Ugandan voter identifies with artistes, they represent the society from which they come from. Many people aspire to be like them, and as such, are comfortable with them being leaders.
This trend should not be belittled. The law allows all qualifying citizens to seek elective positions.
The sense of entitlement from career politicians should stop if we are to achieve a fully Democratic society.
