Capt. Oola Breaks Ranks, Accepts State Lawyers in Besigye Treason Case

Capt. Denis Oola Oya has decided to accept state-funded legal representation in the treason case against Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. While Oola has moved forward with state lawyers, Besigye and another co-accused have yet to select their counsel from the court-appointed list.
KAMPALA — Capt. Denis Oola Oya has broken ranks with his co-accused in the high-profile treason case against opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye by accepting legal representation under Uganda’s state brief scheme, according to newly surfaced court documents.
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