Wadada Rogers : Dear Justine Nameere, you do not have to attack your detractors to prove a point

famous metaphor “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks at you”. This is what came to my mind a while ago. The wise saying is often attributed to Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill who was a British statesman, military officer, writer and a two term Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Destination as used in the saying connotes to our ultimate goals, dreams, or life purpose while barking dogs refers to petty criticisms, unnecessary drama, haters, or minor obstacles that pop up along the way. I can equate stone throwing as obstacles that waste our precious time, energy, and momentum engaging with or reacting to every single distraction.

If you let every minor annoyance pull you off your path, you will only exhaust yourself and delay your progress. It is a great reminder to keep your eyes on the road, ignore the noise, and just keep moving forward. Humanly speaking, this is where we go wrong and the driving factor is nothing less than ego, for everyone has a fair portion of it.

People with a “stone throwing character” only use words as an alternative in the absence of power and money and if they can have these two, nothing can stop them from using other unconventional means to achieve the same results at the slightest provocation. It is some kind of a defensive mechanism to both positive and negative criticisms.

Even Jesus Christ himself on his redemptive mission on earth met a lot of resistance but kept his unwavering focus. Despite intense temptations, suspicions, betrayal, and the physical agony, he prioritized the salvation of humanity and modeled how to endure inconveniences by looking beyond past, present and future obstacles.

We must all strive to avoid misusing the tongue as it has the ability to create and to destroy. It is not in dispute that Nameere is a very beautiful woman but her inability to control what she says is denting her image. That venomous tongue has over shadowed her good side rendering her a laughing stock and a bad example especially to teenagers.

I know for a fact that foul language is common among peers but I am also aware that one must evaluate what to say, when and where while in public or on public platforms. However, when one goes bare knuckles against their haters infornt of the camera, that takes the discourse to another level especially regarding one’s character.

Her new roles demand a certain level of decorum, a thick skin and above all, a high level of maturity. The things that she is retaliating upon are clear provocations that she can choose to ignore. After all, those are personal opinions that shouldn’t derail her momentum in a kisanja that Museveni has termed “no more sleep.

Ignoring detractors gives one the power to protect your mental energy and keep your focus on important things. By refusing to engage with negativity, you retain control over your direction and prevent unhelpful criticism. I have read about past feuds with Faridah Nakazibwe all through up to the most recent involving a one Tabs and their rejoinders.

A brilliant lady like Nameere cannot afford to “block every arrow aimed at her, though not all, some arrows are worth dodging or ignoring. Some arrows may be imaginary or harmless while others can be managed by her handlers. She should find out from Museveni or her father how they have been able to manage all the negative publicity over the years.

In the past before she took up public office, Nameere was in the habit of using foul language to silence her fierce critics like full figure. Many thought it was the usual game of attention seekers. Their infighting over a range of issues is no longer news in the ears of their followers as all efforts to cause a cease fire yielded negative results.

Before long, there was a heated on-air altercation between Nameere and Ali Nganda Mulyanyama which occurred during a live broadcast on NBS Television’s Barometer political show. The fiery exchange, sparked by election recount discussions, quickly escalated into personal insults, prompting widespread public debate.

Just recently, there was a fracas between Nameere and Kasambya County MP David Kabanda. The feud stemmed from a bitter political dispute over the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament with Nameere supporting Anita Among while the Patriotic League’s Secretary-General Kabanda publicly announced support for Jacob Oboth-Oboth.

Before long, she threw a barrage of words at Betty Namboze who she blamed for thinking that Parliament was like a secondary school were new comers are bullied. The intense exchange featured heavily across local news and social media platforms before the politicians reportedly intervened to cool the tension and respect for parliament.

Just recently, Nameere launched a fierce social media attack against Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa over election criticism. Nameere accused Nsibirwa of jealousy and unprofessionalism, making highly personal allegations that included claims about substance abuse and a 2015 police incident.

The very Nameere has again reignited a longstanding fight with former Vision Group Chief Executive Officer Robert Kabushenga over a 2019 publication that questioned her integrity and personal dealings. She went after Kabushenga as a person. The Minister of Ethics is called upon to intervene, these fights must stone for sanity to prevail.

There is no doubt that some of her fights have kept social media in-laws entertained but these endless rebuttals have reached their climax. There is a need for sanity to prevail. Being an influencer, a minister, a member of parliament, a mother, a lawyer and a former tv celebrity is sufficient reason to hold back, she is a role model to many.

There is a need to deploy emotional intelligence which involves intentional application of self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills to deal with the people who invade our space. It bridges the gap between what happens to us and how we react, allowing us to manage stress, lead effectively, and resolve conflicts calmly.

The power of silence is not merely the absence of noise, but a potent tool for self-mastery, strategic advantage, and deep mental clarity. In a fast-paced world, embracing quietness helps reduce stress, sharpens focus, and builds emotional regulation by giving one the space to pause and respond thoughtfully after a careful consideration.

That is a compelling twist on the traditional idiom “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link”. While a physical chain’s ultimate tensile limit is determined by its weakest point, its overall utility and resilience heavily depend on its flexibility. Its ability to bend, shift, and re-route means it can survive external shocks rather than breaking under resistance.

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