Minister Mao condemned the heavy military and security presence that perpetrated violence against journalists and the voters. He emphasized that the army should stay within its boundaries .
Addressing journalists at their Secretariat in Kololo, the Vice President of the Uganda Law Society Anthony Asiimwe, said the Judiciary must adopt a democratic and inclusive approach to internal management and bar-bench relations to maintain legitimacy.
But to Ssentumbwe, this kind of conduct by Ssekaana raises serious concerns about judicial propriety and violates Articles 2 [Supremacy of Constitution], 126(1) [Exercise of judicial power], and 128(2) [Non-interference in judicial processes] of the Constitution.
According to the ULS, the Chief Justice’s demands were a clear attempt to “weaponize the judiciary” to harass, intimidate, and silence Senior Counsel Isaac Ssemakadde, the head of the bar.
In one case, lawyers including Tony Tumukunde and Joshua Byamazima are challenging Ssemakadde's Executive Order Number One, which dismissed the Attorney General and Solicitor General's representatives from the Uganda Law Society Council.
Owiny-Dollo denied Uganda Law Society President from addressing New Law Year gathering which is normally attended by Justices, Judges and representatives from key institutions in the administration of justice. Past Law Society Presidents have addressed such gathering.
Ssemakadde notes that lawyer Derrick Bazekuketta from GEM Advocates is in charge of protecting his liberty as the President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS). He says he respects the legal proceedings but condemns the weaponization of the judicial system.
Kayizzi found that the evidence in the complaint and affidavit established a prima facie case against Ssemakadde. He also stated that the admissibility of the flash disc containing the alleged utterances would be determined at trial.
Speaking after a two-hour closed-door meeting, ULS President Ssemakadde confirmed that the remaining steps involve obtaining the certificate and filing it with the General Court Martial. He commended the council’s decision as a testament to institutional progress but warned against bureaucratic delays.
The President also warned that if the police and local authorities fail to address the issue of petty crime, he will deploy the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel to empower farmers and wealth creators to safeguard their property.
Ssemakadde revealed plans for a nationwide campaign to expose judicial corruption and misconduct. He said the campaign would utilize traditional and social media platforms, protests, and boycotts to raise awareness and demand accountability.
Lawyer Nalukoola Luyimbazi a member of the bar said if the Attorney General feels that he has interest in this matter, let him appear in court in person instead of sending what he described as his agents.
The May 24th, 2023 letter requests the Court to provide a certified copy of the ruling and the record of proceedings in Constitutional Petition Number One of 2017, which involved the case of Wakiso Miraa Growers and Dealers Association Limited versus the Attorney General.
On Thursday morning, Ssemakadde through his lawyers of Walyemela and Company Advocates, Thomas and Michael Advocates and Gem Advocates filed an application before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court to set aside the charges on grounds that the summons issued against didn’t follow due process of the law, which makes then invalid.
Mabirizi accused Ssekaana for being biased , incompetent and not able to head the smallest court of a family, and one who doesn't qualify for any award from Uganda Law Society and even for a Grade Two Magistrate
Mabirizi ran to the appellant court when Justice Ssekaana found him guilty of contempt of court on February 15th, 2022 and sentenced him to 18 months in civil prison. The same had earlier on January 27th, 2022 issued orders stopping Mabirizi from using his social pages to attack judicial officers.
In a letter dated December 23 2021 from the office of the DPP to Ssemakadde, it indicates that they have constituted a team and is currently making necessary court preparations as per his complaint.
In a petition signed by Legal Brains Trust Chief Executive Officer Isaac Ssemakadde , he contends that the trial of Basajjabalaba and his brother Muzamiru Basajjabalaba had stalled in the Anti-Corruption Court for six years as the duo opted to challenge the legality of their trial in superior courts.
After entering Uganda, the deceased was reportedly received by Mahathi Infra Uganda Limited, a company that is being accused of subjecting him to all manner of violations including but not limited to confiscation of his passport, overstaying his visa, forced and illegal employment.
