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Besigye, Lutale to spend Christmas in prison

Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his colleague Hajji Obeid Lutale will spend Christmas on remand at Luzira Prison on charges related to national security. A seven-member court chaired by Brig. Gen. Freeman Mugabe adjourned the case until January 7, 2025, to allow the defense team to organize itself. Earlier, the accused’s lawyer, Erias Lukwago, requested an adjournment after the accused insisted on Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua leading their defense team, despite the Law Council’s denial of a temporary practicing certificate in Uganda. The accused informed the Military Court on Tuesday that they are exploring options to have Karua represent them and need sufficient time to exercise their right to representation. Lukwago explained that they […] The post Besigye, Lutale to spend Christmas in prison first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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