Kampala, Uganda — The prosecution in the ongoing treason-related case involving opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has named political analyst Charles Rwomushana, former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) vice-president Salaamu Musumba, and Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda among individuals it alleges were linked to meetings where plans to overthrow the government by force were discussed.
The claims were contained in the State’s summary of evidence presented in court proceedings connected to the case. The allegations have not been tested in court, and none of the individuals mentioned has been convicted of any offence.
The developments emerged as the State pursued proceedings against former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who is facing a charge of misprision of treason, an offence relating to allegations that a person knew about a treasonous plan but failed to report it to authorities.
Alleged Meetings in Belgium and Abroad
According to the prosecution’s account, an individual identified as Andrew Wilson (AW), described by the State as the proprietor of a private security company, was introduced to Salaamu Musumba in 2023.
Prosecutors allege that Musumba later facilitated a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, attended by several opposition figures, including Ssemujju Nganda, Charles Rwomushana, Erias Lukwago and others.
The State claims discussions at the meeting involved alleged plans to remove the government through armed means and that Wilson was presented as a possible security and military adviser. These claims remain allegations before court.
The prosecution further alleges that Musumba later connected Wilson with an individual identified as “KB”, whom the State says is Dr. Besigye, leading to additional meetings in other locations.
Besigye Case Background
Dr. Besigye, together with Haji Obeid Lutale and UPDF Captain Denis Oola, is facing charges arising from allegations of plotting to overthrow the government through unlawful means.
The High Court recently allowed the treason proceedings to continue after dismissing an application seeking to halt the case.
The defence has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding the case, including claims of rights violations and political persecution, while the prosecution maintains that the accused should answer to the evidence presented before court.
Possible Further Arrests
The naming of additional opposition figures in the prosecution’s evidence has sparked speculation about possible further arrests or charges.
However, authorities have not announced charges against Rwomushana, Musumba or Ssemujju in relation to the allegations.
The case continues to attract attention because of its political implications and the questions it raises about opposition activity, national security and the limits of political expression in Uganda.
All individuals mentioned remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a competent court of law.
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