The first prosecution witness in the treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye has told the High Court that the opposition leader allegedly shared details of President Museveni’s movements and discussed assassinating him with drones or gunfire before creating a civil uprising to take power, claims the accused strongly deny.
The treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye continued this week with key testimony from American state witness Andrew Wilson, who alleged discussions of a drone assassination plot against President Museveni and plans to circulate counterfeit currency.
A prosecution witness has told the High Court that a hidden camera inside a power bank was used to record meetings in which Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly discussed plans to acquire weapons and overthrow the government. The treason trial is proceeding with Besigye tried in absentia.
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has visited Dr Kizza Besigye at Mulago National Referral Hospital and reported that the veteran opposition leader is steadily recovering. Besigye has been in detention for nearly two years.
A prisons officer has informed the High Court that Dr Kizza Besigye remains admitted at Mulago Hospital and cannot appear for his treason trial. The defence has asked that a medical doctor present the health report instead.
