I would like to ask that we all rally behind the call for bail for Erias Lukwago before it’s too late🙏 he shouldn’t be like @kizzabesigye1’s brother Saasi and Hon. Segirinya. #SaveEriasLukwago#FreeEriasLukwago
FORTITUDE
Meaning: "The mental and emotional strength to face danger, pain, or adversity with courage and resilience. It combines bravery, patience, and the unwavering resolve to endure hardships over a long period of time. Unlike spontaneous bravery in a single battle, fortitude implies a sustained, long-term ability to keep going through difficulties. It represents the firmness of mind and spirit, preventing one from giving in to despair or temptation."
He then says that Dr. Kizza Besigye doesn't want to be tried! But Dr. Besigye is not opposed to being tried - all he has demanded for is a free and fair trial, guaranteed by Article 28 of our Constitution. Among the key tenets of a free trial are:
1. The presumption of innocence
2. Independent, impartial and competent judge
3. Representation by counsel of one's choice
4. Adequate time and facilties to prepare defence
5. Public, speedy hearing in open court with opportunity to examine prosecution witnesses.
Can he get a fair hearing when his lawyers are being persecuted? When the state tried so hard to hide witnesses? When several applications for refusal over partiality have been denied? Can he?
Wafula Oguttu: I guess we are watching the situation, and I’m very sure we shall take the government to court.
Whether they ban the paper or close the whole media house, we shall take them to court; either this government or the next one.
#TheCapitalGang#NBSUpdates
For a man that’s gone through such times and worse, to still be jailed at 70years and not allowed a fair trial is something we may take forever to explain to the generations after us!
#FREEBESIGYE
12 law firms have united to defend Dr. Kizza Besigye in his ongoing court case, forming a joint legal team to bolster his defence.
#CapitalFM#NewsUpdates
Today we were at Makindye Magistrate's Court for the bail application of Counsel Erias Lukwago, who is charged with misprision of treason. Court now says it will deliver a ruling tomorrow via its online system, ECCMIS (Electronic Court Case Management Information System).
Imagine an accused person - on the most serious charges of treason - being stripped of legal representation in this fashion! One of his two lead lawyers, Hon. Erias Lukwago in detention, charged with misprison of treason, and the other, Hon. @MarthaKarua declared persona non grata and deported from Ugandan soil. What a time!
#FreeUgandaNow