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Stella Nyanzi, a multifaceted figure identifying herself as an ex-prisoner, poetess, peaceful protester, published scholar, and opposition politician aligned with the FDC party, recently voiced her perspectives on Uganda’s political landscape.
In a recent statement, Nyanzi reflected on the unfolding events within the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the leadership of Bobi Wine. She remarked, “Lately, friends are realizing my foresight about Uganda’s politics. One even called me a prophet because my predictions are coming to pass.” Asserting her stance, she expressed no regrets for refusing to join the political band wagon of Bobi Wine and the People Power movement prior to the 2021 general elections in Uganda.
Earlier in March, Nyanzi took to social media to express her views on the situation within NUP. She pondered on the potential reactions from the Sentamu family dynasty, in-laws, praise-singers, and supporters within NUP, humorously urging them to prepare popcorns:
“Mpuuga is not stepping down from commissioner, not refunding money, & not defecting from. How will the Sentamu family dynasty, in-laws, praise-singers & bootlickers in NUP respond?”
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Beyond the internal dynamics of NUP, Nyanzi raised concerns about the treatment of women by the Ugandan police force. Highlighting an incident on International Women’s Day, she revealed that three of her friends were arrested for peacefully protesting against the police’s failure to compensate them for the lasting effects of police brutality. Questioning the necessity of their arrest and detention, she criticized the police’s response to the peaceful demonstration.
“The police in Uganda hates women. On International Women’s Day police arrested my 3 friends for peacefully protesting against the police’s failure to compensate them for lifetime effects of police brutality. Why arrest & detain them instead?”, read the post on X.
Furthermore, Nyanzi extended her advocacy beyond Uganda’s borders. On March 5th, 2023, she spoke out against the homophobic and transphobic bill passed by the parliament of Ghana. Emphasizing her identity as a queer African scholar, activist, and artist, she announced her participation in a webinar facilitated by Prof Anima Adjepong before a peaceful protest at the Ghana High Commission in London.
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