A Kampala court rejected bail for 10 National Unity Platform members facing unlawful drilling charges on Friday. Chief Magistrate Damalie Agumasiimwe ruled via Zoom that the accused failed to prove they would follow bail terms or avoid interfering with investigations. The defendants consist of party officials and bodyguards for opposition leader Bobi Wine.
Joel Ssenyonyi, the opposition leader in Parliament, called the decision political persecution. He challenged the prosecution's claim that suspects might tamper with witnesses at party headquarters. Ssenyonyi also contested the court's concerns about surety ages, noting Uganda removed presidential age limits. The legal team plans to appeal while the group remains in custody.
Joel Ssenyonyi, the opposition leader in Parliament, called the decision political persecution. He challenged the prosecution's claim that suspects might tamper with witnesses at party headquarters. Ssenyonyi also contested the court's concerns about surety ages, noting Uganda removed presidential age limits. The legal team plans to appeal while the group remains in custody.
