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Prosecution introduces new witness in Besigye, Mukaaku case

The Incitement to Violence case against opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Samuel Lubega Mukaaku has his a snag after the prosecution unexpectedly abandoned its previously presented evidence and introduced a new witness and state attorney, a move that the defense strongly objects to. According to the accused’s lawyer, Erias Lukwago, the state’s actions appear to be a deliberate attempt to delay the trial and deny the defendants their constitutional rights to a fair hearing and speedy trial. The new senior state attorney, Allan Mucunguzi, reportedly intends to restart the case from scratch, claiming that the evidence presented by his predecessor, Ivan Kyazze, was insufficient. During Friday’s proceedings before Buganda Road Court Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya, Lukwago raised […] The post Prosecution introduces new witness in Besigye, Mukaaku case first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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