The Court also advised the state to reinstate the case if it is ready to prosecute the accused persons. Accordingly, all accused persons set free unless held on other lawful charges.
The Military Court, presided over by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, remanded the accused until January 14, 2025, when the court will decide whether it has jurisdiction to try the case.
The amended charges now include Captain Denis Ola, a serving officer in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) attached to the Armored Brigade, who appeared in court in military uniform alongside the accused. T
In his ruling, General Court Martial Chairperson Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe declined the request to produce Eron Kiiza, stating that as a convict, Kiiza could not execute legal duties. Mugabe noted that the Judge Advocate could advise if this position is incorrect.
The first batch of individuals arriving were journalists, most of whom had gathered outside the gate by 7 a.m. The journalists waited briefly across the road until a soldier in charge of the media arrived. He registered them and escorted them inside.
On Tuesday afternoon, the prosecution, led by Col. Raphael Mugisha, informed the Court, presided over by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, about the development. Mugisha explained that during the course of investigations, new details had emerged.
According to the prosecution, led by Col. Raphael Mugisha, only lawyers from AF Mpanga Advocates—Fredrick Mpanga, Apollo Katumba, and Ernest Kalibala—were formally instructed to represent the accused.
The supporters, donning blue and white t-shirts emblazoned with slogans such as "Free Besigye Now," "Freedom for All," "Abducted in Kenya," and images of Besigye and Abeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, gathered outside the Court Martial gate.
“Go to Makindye Court Martial today at 11 am; you will find the answer you need,” said Brig. Felix Kulaigye, the UPDF spokesperson, when contacted by Uganda Radio Network regarding Besigye’s whereabouts.
“I request the govt [government] of Uganda to release my husband Dr Kizza Besigye from where he is being held immediately. Last Saturday, he was kidnapped in Nairobi for Hon. Martha Karua’s book launch. I am now reliably informed that he is in a military jail in Kampala. We his family and his lawyers demand to see him. He is not a soldier. Why is he being held in a military jail?” Byanyima’s post reads.
Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the FDC Secretary-General in his remarks to the locals said they feel bad that some party members from the sub-region are leaving at the time they need unity to galvanize support for FDC in the country.
Kabuleta argued that the best way to defeat Museveni is for the opposition to front as many candidates as possible so that Museveni fails to garner many votes.
While celebrating 15 years at a function held at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Monday, members looked back at the journey which, according to them, brings memories of agony and ecstasy. They stressed that their journey is characterized by thorns, creepers, valleys, and mountains formed by the brutality meted on them by the ruling government.
