Soroti | Ugandan Lawyer announced that he will sue the United Kingdom (UK) government for alleged defamation of the Ugandan Speaker of Parliament.
Joshua Okello, also known as Jokel, announced his intention to file a legal challenge against the United Kingdom for sanctioning Speaker Anita Among.
The UK government recently sanctioned Speaker Among, as well as Ministries Mary Gorety Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, for allegedly misappropriating iron sheets intended for the people of Karamoja.
Okello criticised the sanctions, which were published on the UK official website, calling them defamatory to Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament.
He claims that labelling Speaker Annet Among Anita as corrupt is defamatory because she has not been tried or convicted of corruption in a court of law.
Okello advocates for the protection of both countries’ sovereignty and diplomatic relations, urging the UK government to refrain from what he sees as abuse.
When asked if the Speaker supported his legal action, Okello clarified that he acts independently as a concerned citizen, citing Article 50 of the Republic of Uganda’s Constitution of 1995.
This article enables individuals or organisations to file complaints in court regarding violations of fundamental rights or public wrongs.
He emphasises his commitment to supporting the Speaker amidst the country’s current controversies, but also stresses the importance of ensuring a fair hearing for her in accordance with legal principles.
This is Okello’s second public defence of the Speaker, following his previous defence during the “Parliament Exhibition” controversies.
In March 2024, Speaker Among did not attend the Commonwealth Anniversary in London after the UK government denied her a visa for supporting the Anti Homosexually Law.
By Robert Edwomu.
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