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High Court orders production of Erias Lukwago for trial

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Ugandan High Court has issued a production warrant for former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, ordering his appearance in court on July 24, 2026.
  • Lukwago is accused of misprision of treason for allegedly failing to report information about a plot to overthrow the government.
  • He denies the charges, and the case will proceed to the High Court for trial.

The High Court in Kampala has ordered prison authorities to produce former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago in court on July 24, 2026. A production warrant, issued on July 16, directs the Officer in Charge of Luzira Upper Prison to ensure Lukwago appears before Justice David Matovu.

This development follows Lukwago's committal to the High Court for trial on charges of misprision of treason. Prosecution alleges that Lukwago, who also leads the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), possessed knowledge of a plot to overthrow the government by force of arms between January and June 2026 but failed to report it.

Lukwago has firmly denied all allegations and maintains his innocence. The case, stemming from Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. HCT-00-CR-CM-0261-2026, will now move forward in the High Court, with further directions anticipated on the scheduled court date.

The former Lord Mayor's committal to the High Court marks a significant step in the legal proceedings against him, as the state prepares to present its case regarding the alleged failure to report treasonous activities.

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Originally published by AllAfrica Uganda in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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