Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has responded after his name surfaced in court allegations claiming he attended meetings linked to opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, where prosecutors allege discussions were held about removing President Yoweri Museveni from power.Speaking on a television talk show, Rwomushana avoided directly addressing the allegations.
Instead, he made a series of symbolic remarks, saying, “I come from Rwenshama, where lions climb trees,” before adding that visitors to his village must first pass through the steep area of Kaatabushera.His comments came after prosecutors named him among individuals allegedly present at meetings in Brussels alongside Salaam Musumba, Erias Lukwago, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and Lubega Mukaku.
The prosecution claims the meetings were secretly recorded by Andrew Wilson, who reportedly worked as an informant for Ugandan military intelligence, and that discussions included plans to remove President Museveni from power.However, the allegations remain unproven in court, and Rwomushana has not been charged in the treason case.
Besigye and his co-accused have denied all accusations, describing the case as politically motivated.Rwomushana’s unusual response has sparked widespread debate, with many Ugandans interpreting his “tree-climbing lions” remark as either a symbolic political message or simply a proud reference to his home area near the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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