Opposition leader Kizza Besigye yesterday told court his fears for his life in Luzira prison but the magistrate shut him down half way his pleadings.
Dr Besigye was arraigned in Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court and charged with treason afresh after his previous appearance in a similar court in Moroto District.
He was ushered into the dock without representation of a lawyer. The fresh charges of treason were read out to him but he couldn’t plead to them because treason is a capital offence only tried by the High Court.
Dressed in a light blue checked shirt, and a pair of grey trousers, Dr Besigye, the presidential runner-up in the February 18 elections, prayed to court for permission to express what he called ‘fears for his life’ inside Luzira where is currently remanded following his transfer from Moroto Prison on Monday.
Court granted him permission to present his fears but before he could reveal what they were, he was cut short by court on a request by the State. READ MORE
