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The death of Kamwempa North Division MP, Ssegirinya Muhamad united MPS across the political divide in urging the government to ensure the suspects are not denied police bond and bail in courts.
The legislators, while paying tribute to Ssegirinya in a special siting presided over by the Speaker, Annett Anita Among also spoke against acts of torture and the trial of civilians in military courts.
Sseggirinya, also popularly known as”Mr. Update” died on Thursday after battling a long illness.
Ssegirinya who spent two years in jail without being granted bail died while still battling terrorism charges.
He together with his Makindye Counterpart, Alan Ssewanyana were arrested repeatedly denied bail.
MPS believe that his long stay in jail without proper medical attention worsened his illness.
His arrest and detention was related to the machete killing in Masaka in September 2021.
In paying eulogy to their fallen colleague, the legislators from the opposition, independents and those from the ruling NRM urged the government to drop charges against political prisoners including MP Alan Ssewanyana.
