The treason trial involving Dr Kizza Besigye has taken a dramatic turn after prosecution witness Andrew Wilson, alias Wilson Orlando, testified about an alleged meeting in Athens, Greece, where Uganda’s Air Force reportedly became a subject of discussion.Wilson told the High Court that the meeting took place on September 29, 2024, and allegedly involved discussions about possible ways of attacking military aircraft operating around Nakasongola.
According to his testimony, Besigye allegedly asked where the group could obtain air-defence missiles. Wilson said he declined to provide information about acquiring the weapons, describing the request as a serious red flag.The witness, however, clarified that the proposal to poison Uganda Air Force pilots came from him, not Besigye. He told court that the idea was raised as an alternative to using missiles against military aircraft.Wilson’s testimony was partly based on an audio recording allegedly made during the Athens meeting.
The recording was played in court but reportedly contained unclear sections, prompting Chief State Attorney Richard Byaruhuka to ask the witness to explain what was being discussed.Wilson subsequently interpreted the unclear portions as conversations concerning Uganda’s Air Force and possible attacks on aircraft in Nakasongola.The prosecution is presenting the testimony as part of its case concerning alleged efforts to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni. However, the allegations remain unproven claims in an ongoing criminal trial, and the defence will have an opportunity to challenge the witness’s account and the evidence presented.The court will ultimately determine the weight and credibility of the evidence as the treason proceedings continue.
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