Lutale Named Besigye’s Second in Command | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

In a major twist in Dr. Besigye’s treason trial, key witness Andrew Wilson has publicly named Obeid Lutale as Besigye’s “second in command,” revealing Lutale’s presence at a Nairobi meeting where secret recordings were made — though one was lost after Besigye’s arrest. Lutale, now charged alongside Besigye and Captain Oola, faces accusations of plotting to overthrow Museveni, with all defendants maintaining not guilty pleas. The defense sought more time to review damning audio and video evidence, but the court denied the request, pushing cross-examination to next week. Wilson also disclosed…