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Merciless!! Museveni Minister Mocks Ugandans Dying Of Hunger , Calls Them ‘Idiots’

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The State Minister Henry Okello Oryem is facing backlash over his controversial remarks on NTV, referring to those dying of hunger in Uganda as ‘idiots.’ Oryem claimed there’s enough food, land, and the right climate.

In his statement, Oryem asserted, “Those people dying of hunger in Uganda are idiots because there is enough food, land, and the right climate.”

This comment has triggered widespread condemnation from the public, who argue that it demonstrates a lack of empathy and understanding of the complex factors contributing to food insecurity in the country.

Critics condemned his lack of empathy, citing dire situations in the Karamoja region, where 2,207 died due to famine, and WFP’s 2023 Hunger Map revealing 16.4 million Ugandans face insufficient food. Social media users have criticized Oryem’s privileged background and call for compassionate leadership, emphasizing the multifaceted causes of food insecurity.

On social media, @PaulLukwago remarked, “His late father was a president, he’s been serving in this govt ever since he left school. What does he know about hunger and the plight of ordinary people?”

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Lubega Julius commented, “He is a son of a former president. Most certainly he has never known poverty and deprivation in its real sense. No one dies without trying so hard.”

Roger Ishimwe emphasized, “Ugandans facing food insecurity are victims of circumstances such as climate change, economic inequality, lack of access to education, & limited employment opportunities. Leaders must approach such matters with compassion rather than resorting to derogatory language.”

Gaetano Kagwa expressed disbelief, stating, “This is not an AI-generated video. It is an actual leader in #Uganda really saying that those dying of hunger in Uganda are ‘idiots’. Once again, this is actually real. I cannot formulate my actual thoughts of this for fear of my honest words being used against me.”

The controversy grows, with increasing demands for Oryem to retract his statement and show a more empathetic understanding of Uganda’s hunger issues.

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