Dr. Besigye and Obeid Lutale Abducted in Nairobi: Assassination Plot Alleged
Dr. Besigye and Obeid Lutale Abducted in Nairobi: Assassination Plot Alleged
Dr. Besigye and Obeid Lutale Abducted in Nairobi: Assassination Plot Alleged
Kampala – Erias Lukwago, the lawyer for Dr. Kizza Besigye, has alleged that an assassination plot was orchestrated against the prominent opposition figure and four-time presidential candidate during his stay at Riverside Apartments in Nairobi, Kenya.
In a press conference held at Parliament, Lukwago claimed that mercenaries had been hired to execute Dr. Besigye, a vocal critic of President Museveni’s regime. “I have reliable information that Dr. Besigye was to be killed in Nairobi at Riverside Apartments,” Lukwago said. “I speak with authority on this matter.”
Dr. Besigye and his associate, Obeid Lutale, were abducted from Nairobi on November 16 by Ugandan security forces and held incommunicado for four days. They were later hastily presented before the General Court Martial in Makindye after media reports revealed their disappearance. Dr. Besigye’s wife, Winnie Byanyima, confirmed that he was under military detention in Kampala.
Lukwago, who is also the Lord Mayor of Kampala, credited Besigye’s survival to “divine mercy,” emphasizing the seriousness of the alleged plot. “It must have been divine intervention that saved his life,” Lukwago remarked. “At the right time, we will provide more details.”
While Lukwago refrained from naming the individuals or groups responsible for the plot, he hinted that further evidence would be disclosed in due course.
Karua to Lead Legal Efforts
During the same briefing, Lukwago announced that renowned Kenyan lawyer and politician Martha Karua had been appointed by Dr. Besigye to lead his legal team. Karua, a key figure in regional political and legal affairs, is expected to spearhead efforts to seek justice for both Dr. Besigye and Obeid Lutale, who was reportedly targeted alongside him.
“We are now in gear number five,” Lukwago said, vowing to mobilize all available resources to ensure justice is served.
Karua’s involvement marks a significant step in the case, drawing increased regional attention to the safety of opposition leaders and the broader implications for cross-border political dynamics.
Lukwago and Karua are expected to address the media soon with updates on Dr. Besigye’s situation and the wider implications of the alleged assassination plot.
As Besigye’s team prepares to escalate its legal and advocacy efforts, this development underscores the ongoing risks faced by opposition figures in Uganda and the wider East African region.
Dr. Besigye’s Political Struggles
Dr. Besigye, a retired colonel and once an ally of President Museveni, has remained a persistent challenger to the regime. His activism and calls for democratic reforms have often put him at odds with the authorities, leading to multiple arrests, detentions, and allegations of human rights violations. The unfolding allegations of a targeted assassination plot highlight the continuing struggles and risks faced by opposition leaders in politically charged environments.
