Former Kampala Lord Mayor and prominent opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago has been further remanded in custody after the Chief Magistrate deferred her ruling on his bail application, citing chaotic courtroom conditions and an overwhelming number of procedural issues.
In a high-stakes legal twist, the magistrate announced that the long-awaited bail ruling will instead be delivered electronically through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECMIS) within the next 24 hours.
The magistrate also ordered Lukwago to return to court physically on June 30, 2026, for the mention of his case.
The date coincides with the scheduled court appearance of his high-profile client, four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, setting the stage for a potentially significant day at the courthouse.
The Chief Magistrate noted that the environment inside the courtroom had become untenable, forcing her to adjourn the proceedings.
She added that the court required additional time to systematically review the extensive legal arguments and issues raised by both the defence team and state prosecutors during the heated morning session.
The defence team, which has been pushing strongly for Lukwago’s release, will now have to await notification through ECMIS to learn whether their lead counsel will secure interim freedom.
The convergence of Lukwago’s and Besigye’s legal battles on June 30 is expected to attract heightened security and considerable political attention, as both opposition figures continue to face serious state charges that their supporters describe as politically motivated.
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