DPP opposes Lukwago bail, citing flight risk
The Director of Public Prosecutions in Uganda is opposing bail for Erias Lukwago, the president of the People’s Front for Freedom, who is charged with misprision of treason. The state argues that his political influence poses a risk of witness interference and that he is a flight risk.
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The case highlights tensions between political opposition figures and the state judicial system in Uganda, raising questions about due process and political freedom.
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has asked the High Court Criminal Division to deny bail to People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) president Erias Lukwago, arguing that his release could jeopardise his trial because of his political influence, the gravity of the charges against him and the risk of interfering with prosecution witnesses.
In an affidavit filed before the Criminal Division of the High Court, Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo contends that Lukwago has not demonstrated exceptional circumstances to justify his release pending trial on a charge of misprision of treason.
The State disputes Lukwago’s claim that his deteriorating health cannot be managed while in prison, maintaining that the Uganda Prisons Service has adequate medical personnel to provide the treatment he requires.
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