Fresh controversy has emerged in the treason case against opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye after his wife, Winnie Byanyima, alleged that British security consultant Andrew Orlando Wilson was paid US$3 million to help build a case against her husband.Byanyima claimed Wilson, who is expected to testify as a key State witness, was hired to carry out a mission aimed at framing Besigye and securing his conviction.
She described him as a “mercenary for hire” and said his professional background and past assignments should face public scrutiny.However, the allegations have not been independently verified, and Byanyima did not provide public evidence to support the claims.
Wilson and the prosecution have not accepted the accusations.According to prosecutors, Wilson is a former British soldier and private security consultant who allegedly alerted Ugandan authorities after being approached by people seeking military training and weapons to overthrow the government.
The State says he later acted as an undercover source, secretly recording conversations that now form part of its evidence.Besigye and his co-accused deny all the charges, insisting the case is politically motivated. The defence is expected to challenge Wilson’s credibility when he takes the witness stand.As the high-profile trial continues, Wilson’s testimony is expected to play a central role in one of Uganda’s most closely watched political cases.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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