Tension erupted inside the Kampala High Court when the daughter of Hajj Obeid Lutale was arrested following an emotional outburst over a ruling in the ongoing treason case involving opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, Hajj Lutale, and Capt Denis Oola.
Highlights:
- Hajj Lutale’s daughter arrested after courtroom confrontation.
- Justice Emmanuel Baguma declined to refer the treason case to the Constitutional Court.
- The case involves Dr Kizza Besigye, Hajj Lutale, and Capt Denis Oola.
- Security officers intervened after chaos broke out in the courtroom.
Main Story:
Courtroom Tension
The High Court in Kampala was thrown into disarray after Justice Emmanuel Baguma declined a request to refer the treason case of Dr Kizza Besigye, Hajj Obeid Lutale, and Capt Denis Oola to the Constitutional Court for interpretation.
The ruling sparked outrage from the public gallery, where Hajj Lutale’s daughter voiced her dissatisfaction before being restrained by security officers.
Arrest and Aftermath
Eyewitnesses reported that the young woman shouted in protest, accusing the court of denying justice to her father and the other accused persons. Court security swiftly moved in and arrested her, leading to heightened tension inside the courtroom.
Background of the Case
The three accused Besigye, Lutale, and Oola face treason charges that have lingered in court for years. The defence had sought constitutional interpretation, arguing that the case raised fundamental questions of rights and due process. Justice Baguma’s decision to proceed without referring the matter prompted the heated reaction that led to the arrest
As tempers flare in courtrooms, Uganda’s long-running political battles continue to test the strength of its justice system.
