NBS Television news anchor Canary Mugume has issued a detailed public statement responding to the emotional claims made online by his ex-wife, Sasha Ferguson, who accused him of abuse and neglect during their marriage. In his version of events, Canary insists the allegations are untrue and instead says he was the one who lived through violence at home.
Canary explained that he had remained silent for months, hoping the situation would resolve privately, but decided to speak after what he called an “increasingly misleading picture” of who he is as a father and partner.
He said recent claims portraying him as an abusive and irresponsible man were deeply unfair, insisting that he actually belongs to a group rarely acknowledged in public conversations — men who experience domestic violence but keep quiet. According to Canary, he endured repeated outbursts, including physical confrontations, but often chose restraint because, as he put it, “men in the corporate world stay silent and show up every day.”
In his statement, Canary said he has photographic evidence of injuries he suffered and that those closest to him witnessed the incidents. He described the experience as painful and humiliating, but said he initially kept quiet for the sake of his children.
Addressing accusations that he stopped supporting his family, Canary stressed that he has consistently provided for his children despite limited access to them. He said he has seen the children only once in ten months but continued to send money—an amount he says was set by Sasha, not him. He noted that he has proof of every payment made, including acknowledgements from her.
Canary also revealed that he took legal action and that a court later granted him custody, citing desertion. He claims the ruling followed an incident in which the children were allegedly left locked in an apartment with a maid while their mother travelled abroad. However, he says enforcement officers never implemented the custody order.
He added that all efforts to see his children since January have been unsuccessful, despite letters, phone calls, and mediation attempts by third parties.
In closing, Canary directed a message to men facing similar struggles, urging them not to remain silent in situations of domestic violence. “I suffered in silence for too long. It didn’t help,” he said, before asking the public to allow him space to heal.
