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President Yoweri Museveni has finally addressed the ongoing detention of his former physician-turned-political opponent, Dr. Kizza Besigye.
In a statement released by the Presidential Press Unit, Museveni described Dr. Besigye’s hunger strike at Luzira Prison, where he has been held for the past three months, as an attempt to blackmail the court into granting him bail.
Ever since a frail Besigye appeared in court last week, his pictures have made rounds on social media prompting condemnations from wide and far.
But Museveni said instead of calling for his release, the push should be for him to get a speedy trial.
Museveni maintains that Besigye is being accused of, “very serious offenses he is alleged to have been planning.’”
Museveni also renewed his anger towards the Supreme Court for holding that it’s illegal for the military courts to try civilians.
He said if it wasn’t for this ruling, the General Court Martial was ready to expedite Besigye’s trial.
He however noted that the process of transferring the files from the military courts to civilian courts is underway and therefore, Besigye should wait and present his case.
