Former Kampala Mayor and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) president Erias Lukwago, has been charged with misprision of treason.
Misprison of treason, means an accused person knew of plans for unlawful change of government but didn’t report to lawful authority.
Appearing before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Lukwago denied the charges.
The veteran opposition politician and lawyer was arrested on Monday in an operation that drew condemnation from opposition leaders, lawyers and rights activists, with questions lingering over the circumstances of his detention.
He has been remanded to Luzira Prison until next Monday, June 22, 2026.