Lawyer George Wajackoyah at the Supreme Court during the pre-trial hearing of the presidential petition on August 30, 2022. Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY.
Wajackoyah captured the attention of the masses particularly due to controversial proposals in his party manifesto which included slashing of working days to four days and legalisation of bhang. But none, seemingly, rivals the fame Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah earned himself after he announced his presidential bid. The Roots Party leader vied for president at the August 9 general election.