Why court declined releasing Lukwago on bail even after finding his sureties substantial

The magistrate said Lukwago’s sureties were substantial, but the ongoing investigations, when considered alongside Lukwago’s public influence and the particular circumstances of the case, constitute relevant factors weighing against the grant of bail at this stage, citing a real possibility of interference with the investigative process.

The magistrate said Lukwago’s sureties were substantial. They included Gulu City MP Betty Aol Ochan, Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze and former Buikwe South MP Michael Lulume Bayigga.