Fresh controversy has emerged in the treason case against opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye after his lawyer, Eron Kiiza, claimed that audio recordings linked to the case were allegedly destroyed.
Kiiza said the recordings were among the evidence authorities relied on in allegations that Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola were involved in plans to overthrow the government.
According to the lawyer, the person who allegedly possessed the original files, Orlando Andy Wilson, reportedly informed police in March 2025 that the recordings had been destroyed.
Kiiza questioned the reliability and availability of the evidence, arguing that the disappearance of the original files could affect the accused’s ability to defend themselves in court.
Dr. Besigye and his co-accused face treason-related charges over allegations of plotting to overthrow the government through meetings reportedly held in Uganda and abroad between 2023 and 2024. They have denied the charges, describing them as politically motivated.
The prosecution has not indicated that its entire case depends solely on the disputed recordings, and the matter remains before court.
The alleged loss of the audio evidence has added another controversy to a high-profile case that has attracted widespread public attention in Uganda.
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