The government of Uganda has withdrawn the treason case that it had slapped against four-time Presidential Candidate Kizza Besigye for allegedly swearing himself in following the disputed 2016 polls.
“This is to inform court that the Director of Public Prosecutions has decided to discontinue proceedings against Rtd Col Kizza Besigye Kifefe charged with treason,” the withdrawal form signed off by then DPP Chibita reads in part.
The treason charges arose after a video clip of Dr. Besigye allegedly being sworn in went viral on May 11, 2016.
Dr. Besigye was first arrested and charged with treason at Mutoro District before he was transferred to Nakawa court in Kampala where he was charged afresh.
The opposition chief had at one time protested his arraignment citing delay in concluding of the investigations.
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