Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has announced that Dr. Kizza Besigye will appear before a civilian court on Wednesday, where judges will determine the next steps in his case.
This comes as concerns grow over Besigye’s deteriorating health due to his seven-day hunger strike, during which he has only consumed water. Medical professionals attending to him are increasingly alarmed, as they are hesitant to administer medication while he refuses to eat.
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“His health has worsened, and doctors are afraid to give him medicine in his current state,” Mao stated.
He also criticized Besigye’s legal team for failing to obtain a Supreme Court decree and instead politicizing the matter. His remarks sparked outrage among legislators, leading Speaker Anita Among to suspend the House for a private discussion with ministers and opposition members.
After the closed-door meeting, Speaker Among directed ministers to closely monitor the situation and report back by 4 PM. Upon reconvening, Mao reiterated that Besigye would face trial in a civilian court, where judges would determine the way forward.
“We will take him before the civilian court, and the judges will decide the next course of action,” Mao confirmed.
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