Uganda’s comedian Sammy Okanya, popularly known as Sammy Da Mighty Family, has accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) of abandoning him after he risked his life supporting the party’s activities, leaving him stranded in Kenya without food or medical care.
However, he told Uncovered Ug reporters that he was advised by NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and Mityana MP Francis Zaake to leave Uganda for his own safety, following repeated threats linked to his participation in protests.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Uncovered Ug scooped the video where he said he was “on the verge of death” due to hunger and illness after spending months in exile.
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“My people, I am in very bad shape. I am very hungry and starving. I want to let people know that my political party ignored me, yet they are the ones that told me to leave the country and go to Kenya. If I die, I want to serve as an example to everyone in the struggle,” he said tearfully.
He was arrested on multiple occasions during street demonstrations and claims his visible role in opposition activism made him a target.
According to Sammy, after he fled to Kenya on the party’s advice, he was promised financial support that never materialized.
The incident has sparked renewed debate about how political movements support their frontline activists. Critics argue that many young Ugandans have risked their safety only to be left to fend for themselves when the cameras move on.
In conclusion, some people have launched a campaign urging well-wishers to support Sammy with basic necessities such as food and medical treatment for a better life.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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