Uganda’s four-time presidential candidate
The politicians appeared to answer charges over attempted murder, malicious damage of property and inciting violence charges preferred against them for their alleged role in the clashes that took place in Rukungiri on October 18, 2017.
Besigye and his group were arrested as they were heading to attend campaigns for Amuriat, who was traversing western Uganda, soliciting votes, to enable him to capture the FDC presidency.
The Police blocked them from accessing the stadium, sparking off the chaos. The party supporters resorted to throwing stones and the Police fired bullets and teargas to disperse the angry crowd.
The clashes led to the death of a one Edson Nasasira who was shot in Rukungiri municipality during a confrontation with police.
FDC supporters especially the youth donning the red ribbons that had come to symbolise national resistance to amendment of Article 102(b), kept coming back even forcing the police to flee.
On October 25, 2017, the accused appeared before the court and were granted a Ksh 135K cash bail each.
Besigye will yet again, for the 5th time, vie for presidential seat against Museveni, Bobi Wine and others.