Detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has asked the High Court to allow prison authorities to take him to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba so that he can personally serve him with court summons in a human rights case.
According to People’s Front for Freedom member Doreen Nyanjura, Besigye made the request after several members of his legal team faced arrests, detention and other challenges while trying to serve court documents.“Since he is now representing himself, Dr. Besigye has asked court to allow him to be taken to Gen. Muhoozi so he can personally effect service of the summons,” Nyanjura said.
Besigye and co-applicant Hajj Obeid Lutale accuse Gen. Muhoozi of making statements they say threatened Besigye’s life, prejudged his court case and interfered with his right to a fair hearing. They also challenge their alleged unlawful transfer from Nairobi, Kenya, to Uganda in 2024.
The request comes after lawyer Erias Lukwago was arrested while reportedly attempting to serve court papers on Gen. Muhoozi and was later charged and remanded to Luzira Prison.Besigye has since said he will represent himself temporarily, arguing that he cannot be forced to accept lawyers he does not trust after members of his preferred legal team faced legal and security challenges.The court will now decide whether Besigye should personally serve the summons or whether another method should be used.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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