Former Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago charged with treason, faces prison

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Former Kampala Mayor and president of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Erias Lukwago, has been charged with misprision of treason and remanded to Luzira Prison until June 22, 2026.According to court documents, the offence of misprision of treason alleges that an individual had knowledge of plans aimed at unlawfully changing the government but failed to report the information to the relevant authorities.Lukwago appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday afternoon, where he denied the charge. The veteran opposition politician and lawyer was subsequently remanded to prison pending further proceedings.I thought I was too cool to get HIV – MC Kats reveals mysteryHis arraignment follows his arrest on Monday in an operation that sparked criticism from opposition leaders, lawyers, and human rights activists. The case is expected to return to court on Monday, June 22, when Lukwago is scheduled to reappear as investigations continue.The post Former Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago charged with treason, faces prison appeared first on MBU.