The drama unfolded moments after Besigye’s lawyers, led by Senior Counsel Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago, addressed the media. Grade One Magistrate Jonathan Tiyo had stepped in for Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi, who was absent, and adjourned the trial to May 29, 2025.
However, one of Zaake's lawyers Abdullah Kiwanuka has told Journalists that what this order means is that if Zaake has not taken plea to the charges in Mityana, the order is very effective and must be complied with.
