Kizza Besigye will know the fate of his bail application tomorrow. The political opposition figurehead, who faces treason charges, appeared at Kampala high court to hear his bail application
Besigye argued that he was uncertain of when his treason trial would commence and asked to be granted bail.
Appearing before Justice Musaalu Musene, Besigye presented five sureties, namely; FDC president Mugisha Muntu; Nandala Mafabi, Roland Mugume, Joyce Sebugwawo, and Buhweju MP Francis Mwijukye.
Justice Musene has adjourned #Besigye’s bail hearing until 9am tomorrow morning. Besigye offered 4 sureties #Uganda pic.twitter.com/C8Khla3mYT
— Michael O’Hagan (@micoh) July 11, 2016
Earlier the gallery ruptured in uproar and jubilation from supporters when Besigye entered the courtroom.
Shell workers, opposite High Court are idle as police isn’t allowing customers in. Who’ll pay for their losses? pic.twitter.com/31RJfLdfSV
— Wilfred Businge (@IamWilfredB) July 11, 2016