By Editorial,
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has blamed the continued delay in the treason trial of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Dr. Kizza Besigye on what he described as courtroom drama orchestrated by the accused himself.
Speaking at the launch of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Strategic Plan 2025-2030 in Kampala yesterday, Mao said the prosecution is ready to proceed with the case but has been frustrated by deliberate legal manoeuvres meant to stall the trial.
Mao dismissed claims that the delay stems from the State or the Office of the DPP, insisting that the proceedings have been bogged down by repeated applications, constitutional references, and what he called attempts to choose judges. Mr. Moa speaking…..
The Minister’s remarks were in reference to Besigye’s recent efforts to challenge the composition of the court, including rejecting trial before the High Court’s Criminal Division, arguing that he had been committed to the International Crimes Division by the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court. Mao said such procedural tactics have slowed down justice, despite the Office of the DPP being ready with evidence and fewer than 20 witnesses. END