Abba Marcus Mayanja, the elder son of Jose Chameleone, made a surprising revelation, disclosing that his father is affected by acute pancreatitis attributable to repeated alcohol and drug abuse.
“He is affected by acute pancreatitis. It comes because of repeated alcohol use. His docs stated if he continues with such conduct, he can have solely two years to reside,” Abba revealed in a video that has been circulating on-line.
The revelation sparked blended reactions, with many praising Abba Marcus for his braveness in addressing his father’s harmful life-style.
“I hope my son has my again like Abba has Jose’s,” celebrated BBC journalist Allan Kasuja wrote on her X deal with.
Activist Frank Gashumba prayed for Jose Chameleone’s restoration and urged him to stop alcohol, citing its devastating results.
“I pray for Jose Chameleone to get higher, however I additionally urge him to alter his life-style. Alcohol has ruined and killed so many individuals on this world,” Gashumba stated throughout a neighborhood tv look.
Criticism of Chameleone’s Parents
Daily Monitor journalist and music commentator Gabriel Buule criticized Chameleone’s mother and father for failing to intervene, suggesting they turned a blind eye as a result of he’s the household’s breadwinner.
“It’s troublesome for folks to information youngsters who fend for them, and this is the reason mother and father of most musicians are sadly snug as their youngsters present up half-naked in public and take pleasure in medicine,” Buule wrote.
Support for Abba Marcus
Human rights activist and Agora group chief Agathur Atuhaire applauded Abba for his bravery whereas expressing concern for the emotional toll on Chameleone’s youngsters.
“Chameleone has a courageous son 👏👏 I’ll pray for him to heal from the trauma these conditions trigger youngsters and pray for his father to get better. By assist, did he imply monetary assist? Do we have to crowdfund for his remedy?” Agathur questioned, hinting at the potential of monetary assist for Chameleone’s medical care.
Calls for Accountability
Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura known as on Chameleone to apologize to his youngsters for his conduct. She supported Abba’s actions and emphasised the necessity for prayers.
“This narrative of ‘Omuzadde tasobya’ [a parent can do no wrong] is silly and deceptive! It doesn’t make you much less of a mother or father once you apologize to your youngsters after realizing you’ve fallen brief. I stand with Abba—could God see you thru, little man,” she wrote.
Critics of Abba’s Public Approach
However, a piece of the general public believes Abba Marcus ought to have addressed his father privately, arguing that it will have proven extra respect.
