By Editorial,
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has launched a series of inflammatory attacks on Dr Kizza Besigye, reiterating his desire to execute him on charges of treason.
In his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, Muhoozi also mocked Besigye’s health condition.
Muhoozi, who is also the first son, has recently vowed that Besigye would only leave Luzira prison in a coffin or on his knees.
The rhetoric comes amidst increasing concern for Besigye’s health.
The opposition stalwart appeared frail and disturbingly weak during a court session on Thursday.
Reports indicate that Besigye has been on hunger strike in protest against his continued detention, worsening his already precarious physical state.
On the streets of Kampala, boots have been deployed with heavy military presence. It remains unclear for what reason security is being reinforced.
Besigye, who has been detained multiple times over the years for his outspoken criticism of President Museveni’s regime, is accused of treachery, a charge that attracts the maximum sentence of death. END.