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Court Proceedings Against NUP Leaders and Supporters – 2026 Updates

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Updated on May 20, 2026


πŸ“Œ Dr. Lina Zedriga – Bail Hearing & Remand

Lina Zedriga, NUP Deputy President for Northern Uganda, is charged with incitement to violence.

Her bail hearing has been postponed and rescheduled for February 24, 2026.

πŸ“Œ Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi – Court Adjournment

Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, Butambala County MP and NUP Deputy President for Buganda, faces terrorism-related charges.

The court has adjourned his case to March 10, 2026 after prosecutors requested more time for investigations.

πŸ“Œ John Mary Ssebuwufu – Remanded

John Mary Ssebuwufu, senior NUP Election Management Committee member, is charged with incitement to violence.

He has been remanded and will next appear in court on March 3, 2026.

πŸ“Œ Akiso Benjamin – Remand Status

Akiso Benjamin has been remanded in custody, with his next court date scheduled for March 11, 2026.

πŸ—“ Key Court Dates

Person

Charge

Next Court Date

Lina Zedriga

Incitement to violence

Feb 24, 2026 (bail hearing)

Muwanga Kivumbi

Terrorism-related

Mar 10, 2026 (case mention)

John Mary Ssebuwufu

Incitement to violence

Mar 3, 2026

Akiso Benjamin

(Unclear specific charge)

Mar 11, 2026



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