The state’s scripted attempt to convict our leaders Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale through a compromised process will NOT stand. Justice Baguma Emmanuel may be ready to follow a political script ordered by the state, but he has deeply underestimated the power of defiance!
For decades, Dr. Besigye’s name has been synonymous with the struggle for justice, freedom, and an unwavering refusal to bend to intimidation. Refusal to appear in court sent a roaring message to the regime; "sometimes a no-show speaks louder than a walk-out."
While the state expects people to fear the walls of Luzira prison, our leaders chose those confines over participating in a judicial hanging disguised as the law.
Justice Baguma is grossly biased and cannot offer an impartial trial to our leaders. While we note that he has now yielded to listening to pending applications before returning to his script, our stance remains unchanged. He must recuse himself or we shall deploy every means, mobilization and constitutional action to force him back to the judicial oath he took to serve the people, not the state.
The state's cowardly goal is a pre-determined conviction. We are meeting this injustice with absolute truth, relentless agitation and the fierce defense of constitutional principles.
We call upon all freedom-loving Ugandans to stand firm, stand united and reject this judicial persecution.
#FreeKizzaBesigye
#FreeHajjiObeid
#FreeSamMugumya
#FreeSamuelMakokha
#FreedomForAll
@FredShaka@mkainerugaba@SSssebunya@BalaamBarugahar@LillianAber@Wassajja_Aiden He threatens citizens with extrajudicial harm , declares rivals on public platforms as " dead men walking " He is above the legal system. He cannot respect the basic human rights outlined in our constitution now why should anyone believe that he will respect a term limit later.
The prosecution disclosed evidence only days ago, giving the defence just 7 days to prepare for a treason trial. This raises legitimate concerns about the right to a fair hearing. Justice must be fair, not rushed. #BesigyeTrial
Whether one agrees with Fred Mbidde or not, his questions about the Cooperation Agreement deserve serious answers. Were the promised reforms achieved? Has DP emerged stronger or weaker? Political education requires honest debate, not silence. We must examine our choices.