Ssemakadde Demands Withdrawal of Charges Against Lukwago, Accuses DPP of Political Persecution

Exiled Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde has formally requested the withdrawal of charges against advocate Erias Lukwago. In a letter addressed to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lino Anguzu, Ssemakadde leveled accusations of political persecution against the DPP's office. He argues that the charges brought against Lukwago are not based on genuine legal grounds but are instead politically motivated.

Ssemakadde, writing from exile, expressed strong dissatisfaction with what he perceives as the manipulation of the justice system for political ends. His complaint suggests a pattern of targeting individuals based on their political affiliations or activities, rather than adherence to the law. This situation raises significant questions about the independence and impartiality of the judicial and prosecutorial bodies in Uganda.

The intervention by Ssemakadde, a prominent legal figure himself, underscores the gravity of the allegations. The Uganda Law Society has historically played a role in upholding the rule of law, and its president's public denouncement of alleged political persecution within the DPP's actions signals a deep concern for the state of legal practice and human rights in the country. The DPP is expected to respond to these serious accusations.