Today, the Anti-Corruption Court has denied bail to two of the three NRM legislators brought in for their bail hearing, with all three being implicated in a high-profile corruption case. Despite presenting sureties, Hon. Cissy Namujju and Yusuf Mutembuli were denied bail, while their counterpart, Paul Akamba, was granted bail but subsequently re-arrested.
Cissy Namujju presented three sureties: Muhammad Ssentayi, the Bukoto West MP; Hajji Hassan Bulwadda, owner of Bulwadda Clinics located at Bulwadda Mall on Gayaza Road and her business partner and long-time friend; and Ssemwanga Gyavira, the MP for Buyamba County and business partner of Speaker Anitah.
Yusuf Mutembuli also presented three sureties: Namukose Minsa Kirya, a community development officer in Mukono and his sister; MP Robert Kasolo of Iki Iki Constituency; and MP Henry Kibalya Maurice.
Paul Akamba presented Mariam Naigaga, the Namutumba District MP; MP Robert Kasolo of Iki Iki Constituency; and MP Henry Kibalya Maurice as his sureties.
However, the prosecution requested additional time to verify the documents provided by the sureties, leading to the denial of bail for Namujju and Mutembuli. Both legislators have been remanded to Luzira prison until their next court appearance on June 17.
Paul Akamba was initially granted bail with a UGX 13 million cash and UGX 100 million non-cash bond. However, in a surprising turn of events, Akamba was re-arrested immediately after being granted bail, following orders from higher authorities.
As a result, all three legislators will remain in Luzira prison over the weekend, with their next court appearance scheduled for Monday. This decision comes as part of a broader crackdown on corruption within the government, underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to addressing financial misconduct among public officials.
The re-arrest of Akamba, despite being granted bail, has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about potential political motivations behind the move. The Anti-Corruption Court’s actions reflect the increasing pressure on the government to take decisive action against corruption, a persistent issue that has plagued Uganda’s political landscape.
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