Media personality Precious Remmie, also known as Ray P, recently found herself at the center of a social media storm after referring to Uganda’s President, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, as an “earthly God.” Her comments, made during a show on Sanyuka TV, ignited intense debate across the nation, drawing both criticism and support from the public.
Remmie’s statement, which compared the president’s authority to that of a deity, quickly sparked backlash from her co-presenters on the show and viewers alike.
In her remarks, Remmie says her reasoning by stating that, much like how parents act like “earthly gods” for their role in shaping the lives of their children, she believes President Museveni holds a similar position of influence over the Ugandan people.
She went further to assert that the president wields significant power over the lives of citizens, claiming that he has the ability to “determine people’s lifestyles” and “choose to kill, free, or imprison” individuals. In her view, this vast control grants him the status of an “earthly god” — a term she deliberately chose to describe the president’s influence.
The comments met with immediate opposition from her co-presenters, who were quick to push back on the idea of likening a political leader to a divine figure.
This on-air disagreement mirrored the broader social media response, where many Ugandans took to platforms like Twitter and Facebook to express their outrage or support for Remmie’s remarks.
Critics argue that such a comparison goes too far, with some accusing Remmie of promoting a dangerous cult of personality around the president. Others have voiced concerns about the implications of attributing god-like powers to any political leader, warning that it could lead to unchecked authority and undermine democratic principles. On the other hand, a small faction of supporters defended Remmie’s point, arguing that she was simply acknowledging the immense power that the president holds in shaping the nation’s direction.
Regardless of where one stands on the issue, Precious Remmie’s comments have undoubtedly sparked a larger conversation about the role of leadership, authority, and power in Uganda. For many, the incident serves as a reminder of the influence media personalities wield in shaping public discourse — and the importance of carefully considering the language used when discussing national leaders.
As the debate continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether this moment will prompt a deeper reflection on the nature of power in Uganda, or if it will be remembered as just another fleeting media controversy. Either way, Precious Remmie has found herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, and the conversation she has ignited is far from over.
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