Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde has broken the silence on the International Warrant of Arrest which was issued against him on Wednesday by Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi.
This warrant of arrest addressed to Interpol, followed the request by private prosecutors in the matter where Ssemakadde is acused of insulting the modesty of Director of Public Prosecutions , Jane Frances Abodo to ask Court have him arrested from wherever he is (outside Uganda).
“I am challenging all arrest warrants issued against me, as they are unjustified and politically motivated. A petition is currently before the High court, seeking cancellation of the orders issued by Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court in criminal Case No. 913 of 2024.”
He added that since the High Court is aware of the revision proceedings, the warrant issued by Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court is unwarranted because it violates his right to freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and international law standards for issuing warrants.
“My lawyers will engage Interpol’s Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files to remove any red notice against me from the Interpol system.” Remarked Ssemakadde
This matter before Buganda Road court is being Prosecuted by Joshua Byamazima and Tonny Tumukunde (Private Prosecutors).
It is alleged that, Ssemakadde while addressing members of the People’s Freedom Front (PFF) party at a “Symposium on the State of the Rule of Law, Constitutionalism, and Human Rights: The Kisumu 36 Tales” held at Katonga Road in Kampala District, Ssemakadde uttered obscene and indecent words against DPP Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo.
