A new chapter has opened in the legal troubles facing former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago after the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court ordered that he be remanded until June 22, 2026, over charges of treason.The development has sparked widespread discussion among political observers, legal experts, and supporters who have been closely following the events surrounding the veteran lawyer and opposition figure.
Lukwago appeared before the court amid heightened public interest, with many eager to learn the details of the allegations that have now placed him at the center of one of the country’s most closely watched legal battles.Before being presented in court, he was taken to Kira Division Police Headquarters in Kira Municipality, where authorities recorded a statement from him as part of ongoing investigations into the case.
During the statement-taking process, Lukwago was accompanied by his lawyer, Medard Lubega Ssegona, who remained by his side as police carried out the procedure.Security around the police facility was reportedly tight, with access to certain areas being heavily restricted as officers managed the situation.
Several of Lukwago’s friends, supporters, and family members who attempted to see him were allegedly denied entry into the station premises, leaving many frustrated and concerned about his wellbeing.With the court ordering his remand until June 22, attention now shifts to the next hearing, where Ugandans will be watching closely to see how the high-profile treason case unfolds and what impact it could have on the country’s political landscape.
