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Besigye, Lutale boycot court, protest judge's refusal to step down from treason case

Besigye and Lutale boycotted their scheduled trial, with their lawyers, led by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, citing concerns over the judge’s alleged bias rather than the initially stated ill-health reasons. 

Besigye (right) and Lutale appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court in April
By: Michael Odeng and Barbra Kabahumuza, Journalists @New Vision


KAMPALA - Four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide Haji Obeid Lutale, who are accused of treason, have boycotted court proceedings for the second time. 

The decision

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Dr Kizza Besigye
Haji Obeid Lutale
Justice Emmanuel Baguma
Treason
Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago