The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has temporarily halted the hearing of a corruption case against three Members of Parliament: Cissy Namujju Dionizia, Yusuf Mutembuli, and Paul Akamba.
The MPs are accused of soliciting a 20% bribe from the Uganda Human Rights Commission to influence the passing of its budget.
The court, presided over by Justice Lawrence Gidudu, will first consider an application filed by Akamba to dismiss charges due to alleged human rights violations during his re-arrest. Akamba claims he was detained in an ungazetted facility for seven days and assaulted.
The application will be heard on August 23rd, 2024, after Akamba’s lawyers serve the Attorney General with the application. The main case will be put on hold until the issue is resolved.
Akamba has been further remanded until August 23rd, with bail extended for his co accused pending the outcome of his application. The outcome of Akamba’s application may have significant implications for the future of the case.
