Nigerian singer, Omah Lay has shared the horrible experience
he had in Uganda after he was arrested and locked up in prison for flouting
COVID-19 rules.
Recall that the singer was arrested for flouting COVID-19
guidelines while performing on Saturday night at a concert held at Speke
Resort.
Following diverse reactions from Nigerians and an immediate
call for their release by the Nigerian government, the Ugandan police on
Tuesday announced that the duo have been released.
According to the police, ”Omah Lay and Tems regained their
freedom following a ruling by Okumu Jude Muwone, Chief Magistrate of Makindye.”
The duo arrived Nigeria on Thursday.
The singer took to his Twitter account to share his
experience in Uganda, describing the past few days as the toughest days of his
life.
He also claimed he was treated like a common criminal after
his arrest.
According to him, the show promoters confirmed and proved
they’d secured all clearances, including COVID-19 compliance, proving that it
was ok for him to go ahead with the event.
”The past few days have been some of the toughest of my life
and I wouldn’t wish them on anyone.
“Out in a new country with some beautiful people,and then
from nowhere I’m being treated like a common thief
“Firstly, I want to thank all the amazing fans that came out
to see me in Uganda, the smiles on your happy faces that evening would be one
of my happiest memories.
“Also I wanna clarify that putting you in harms way was
never my intentions! Before we came out to Uganda, the show promoters confirmed
and proved to us they’d secured all the clearances including the Covid 19 compliance.
“At that point, my priority became to make myself available
to be taken to the venue and entertain, which I did in the full protection of
the Ugandan police.
”Secondly, to my mom, my family, my team, my fans, friends
that I caused sleepless nights waiting and praying for me, I apologize for
putting you through all that and I can’t stop thanking you enough. I almost
lost my mind but your prayers and messages kept me going.
”Finally,I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for
your efforts, prayers, messages, tweets. You all went hard.
“Big shout out to my fellow musicians, fans, my family, my
friends, my Label, The Nigerian Mission in Uganda, The Presidency, The Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, Madam Abike. Thank you all so much!
”I have put this behind me and back to what I know how to do
best. One Africa.Omah is home,” he wrote.
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