“I’m Not Dropping My Lawyers, Keep Your Bail, I’ll Keep My Lawyers” — Besigye Reportedly Rejects Museveni-Linked Bail Deal That Required Him to Dump Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago

 

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Veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye has reportedly rejected a proposal that would have required changes to his legal team in exchange for improved prospects of securing bail, according to sources familiar with ongoing discussions surrounding his case.

The reported proposal allegedly emerged through informal channels and suggested that Besigye could improve his chances of obtaining bail if he agreed to remove prominent lawyers Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago from his defense team. However, sources claim the former presidential candidate immediately dismissed the idea, insisting that he would not compromise on his choice of legal representation.

According to individuals said to be familiar with the discussions, the proposal was presented as a way of reducing tensions surrounding the court proceedings and creating what was described as a more favorable environment for a successful bail application. GET FULL STORY HERE.