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President Museveni writes to Chief Justice asking for review of Itungo acquittal

Policy & Legislation Verified Uganda (national) 3 Oct 2025 Severity: 1/5

The Daily Monitor reports that President Museveni wrote to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo questioning how Joram Itungo was granted bail and then acquitted, and asking him to review the case. According to the outlet, legal experts criticised the letter, calling it unconstitutional interference in the independence of the judiciary.

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