Magezi didn’t allow the accused to plead to the charges, saying the offences can only be tried by the High Court since they capital in nature. The state attorney, Emily Ninsiima told court investigations into the matter were still ongoing.
The panel of five Supreme Court Justices led by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo in their ruling agreed with the applicants and issued an interim order staying the decision of the Constitutional Court. According to Justice Paul Mugamba who read the decision on behalf of the panel, the order will remain in force until the determination of the substantive application or any other order.
The judgment was based on a petition by Lawyer Bob Kasango, while challenging his trial which was spearheaded by the then Director of Public Prosecutions Justice Mike Chibita. He argued that the roles of the DPP are in clear conflict with the judicial oath and added that Chibita should have resigned before serving in that capacity.
According to the charge sheet and preliminary investigations the men who dressed in white had hidden motives yet to be confirmed of recruiting people into subversive activities.
Nassur Gaddafi, who is also the Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement Youth League accuses Sekabira of the National Unity Platform-NUP ticket for allegedly committing several electoral offences before and during the elections.
The Government is seeking to stay the implementation of a recent Constitutional Court orders to the effect that a serving Judge should retire before being appointed to a new job in the executive arm of government or constitutional office.
According to the charge, a copy of which URN obtained, Izama is accused of abuse of office and issuing false Revenue Receipts for Trade Licenses, Plan Approvals and Land Premiums contrary to Section 11 of the Anti-Corruption Act.
