Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye once again refused to take a plea after he was presented before court, months after his controversial arrest in Kenya and subsequent handover to Ugandan authorities.
The dramatic court appearance, which has since gone viral, has reignited debate over judicial fairness and political persecution in Uganda.
Dr. Besigye was arrested together with his personal aide shortly after arriving in Kenya to attend a political event organized by Kenyan senior counsel and former Justice Minister Martha Karua.
Following their arrest, the two were extradited to Uganda under circumstances that opposition leaders and human rights groups have continued to question.
During the latest court session, a visibly emotional and defiant Besigye declined to enter a plea, arguing that the process was fundamentally flawed.
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He told the court that justice could not be served if he was being asked to plead without the presence and guidance of his legal team. According to Besigye, proceeding in the absence of his lawyers would amount to a violation of his constitutional right to fair representation.
In the same hearing, his co-accused Lutale also made an impassioned statement, claiming he was facing “Satan,” a remark that underscored the tension and emotional strain surrounding the case.
The courtroom exchange left many observers shaken, with supporters chanting solidarity slogans outside the court premises.
Besigye has now spent over six months in custody, a period his allies describe as punitive and politically motivated.
Opposition figures argue that the prolonged detention without substantive progress in the case reflects a broader pattern of intimidation against government critics.
The video, widely shared by NTV News and on social media, has drawn regional and international attention, with renewed calls for due process, transparency, and respect for human rights.
As the case continues, all eyes remain on the Ugandan judiciary and how it will handle one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures.
CLICK HERE TO Watch Video of Kizza Besigye speaking at courts.
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