TAKEAWAYS

• Justine Nameere has responded to Faridah Nakazibwe over a fresh defamation dispute in Masaka.
• Nakazibwe referred to their previous court battle while commenting on the case involving coffee supplier Cissy Nanyange.
• Nameere dismissed Nakazibwe’s remarks and said she had no interest in reviving their old feud.

Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere has hit back at former NTV presenter Faridah Nakazibwe after the veteran media personality weighed in on a fresh defamation dispute involving the legislator.

The exchange has revived memories of the bitter fallout between Nameere and Nakazibwe, who were once close friends before their relationship turned sour and spilled into a legal battle.

The controversy started after Masaka-based coffee supplier Cissy Nanyange accused Nameere of failing to pay her Shs150 million allegedly owed for coffee seedlings supplied during the campaign period. Nameere denied personal responsibility for the alleged debt and moved to take legal action against Nanyange over the claims. tered the debate, advising Nanyange not to be overly concerned about the lawsuit while referring to her own earlier case against Nameere.

“The supplier doesn’t have to worry much,” Nakazibwe said, recalling that Nameere had sued her for defamation but, according to her, did not appear for mediation.

Nameere, however, dismissed Nakazibwe’s remarks, saying she had no interest in reopening their old dispute. According to the MP, Nakazibwe has been through tough times especially from men who have lied to her severally in exchange for intimacy.

“I don’t even want to respond to useless talk, especially from that woman. She’s facing karma and has been through a lot. So why bother with someone who the world is already handling,” Nameere said.

Nameere also said Nakazibwe has been through difficult experiences, particularly in relationships, and that she has no time to trade insults with the former media personality.

Their earlier feud made headlines in 2018 after Nameere threatened legal action against Nakazibwe, demanding Shs500 million in damages, an apology and legal costs over allegations she said were defamatory. reopened a chapter many thought was behind them, bringing both women back into public focus.