• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Lifestyle
Mabirizi drags feet as DPP takes over case against Chief Justice Owiny Dollo

Mabirizi drags feet as DPP takes over case against Chief Justice Owiny Dollo

March 24, 2021
Gen Katumba Wamala downplays claims Uganda’s roads are the most expensive

Gen Katumba Wamala downplays claims Uganda’s roads are the most expensive

September 23, 2023
Mpuuga says NRM has no moral authority to criticise Amin’s regime

Mpuuga says NRM has no moral authority to criticise Amin’s regime

September 23, 2023
PICTORIAL: Ugandan troops inside DRC hunting for ADF

UPDF  bombs kill top ADF commander

September 23, 2023
Opposition MPs protest “wasteful ” 71-member delegation sent to UN General Assembly

Opposition MPs protest “wasteful ” 71-member delegation sent to UN General Assembly

September 23, 2023

Kizza Besigye’s exit from FDC leadership: A bitter sweet memory for Uganda’s opposition

September 23, 2023
OPINION: How Mengo frustrated Ben Kiwanuka from becoming prime minister at Independence

DP wants current Ugandan leaders to emulate Ben Kiwanuka, celebrate him

September 23, 2023
Does it really matter how long the sex lasts?

Does it really matter how long the sex lasts?

September 23, 2023
Water shortage hits Buyende district

Water shortage hits Buyende district

September 23, 2023
To work or to love: which will it be?

Why it matters to discover your purpose

September 23, 2023
OpenAI lawsuit: US authors allege ChatGPT copyright theft

OpenAI lawsuit: US authors allege ChatGPT copyright theft

September 23, 2023
Logo
Advertisement
  • News
    • Politics
    • Security
      • Cyber Security
    • Health
      • Coronavirus outbreak
    • Education
    • Business
    • Tech
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Reviews
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
    • East Africa
      • Kenya
      • Rwanda
      • Tanzania
      • South Sudan
      • DR Congo
      • Ethiopia
      • Sudan
  • Ask the Mechanic
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs
No Result
View All Result
Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home News Featured

Mabirizi drags feet as DPP takes over case against Chief Justice Owiny Dollo

Lawyer Male Mabirizi has protested against the move by the DPP to take over criminal proceedings against the Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo over his conduct during the ruling on Robert Kyagulanyi ‘s withdrawn petition challenging President Museveni’s election.

Kenneth Kazibwe by Kenneth Kazibwe
March 24, 2021
in Featured, News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Mabirizi drags feet as DPP takes over case against Chief Justice Owiny Dollo

Courtesy photo

Lawyer Male Mabirizi has protested against the move by the DPP to take over criminal proceedings against the Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo over his conduct during the ruling on Robert Kyagulanyi ‘s withdrawn petition challenging President Museveni’s election.

There was drama at the Supreme Court when Justice Esther Kisakye accused the Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo of confiscating her file before she read her ruling on Kyagulanyi ‘s withdrawn petition challenging President Museveni’s election.

More drama ensued when the public address system and lights were switched off as Justice Kisakye proceeded to address the press after the other members of the panel of nine justices of the Supreme Court refused to return as had been agreed.

Mabirizi early this week instituted private criminal proceedings against Dollo for showing disrespect in manner to court proceedings and causing obstruction in the course of a judicial proceeding when he allegedly ordered the confiscation of Lady Justice Esther Kisakye’s case file last week.

AD-03 AD-03 AD-03
ADVERTISEMENT

The lawyer took to court the criminal case but on Tuesday, the Director of Public Prosecutions indicated that he had taken over the case.

ADVERTISEMENT

“The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions under Article 120(3) ( c ) of the of the 1995 Constitution and Section 43(1) (a) of the Magistrates Act cap 16 has decided to take over and continue criminal proceedings instituted by Male Mabirii against Hon Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo effective immediately,” a letter by Joan Keko, the Resident Chief State Attorney for Buganda Road where the case was filed wrote on Monday.

According to the DPP, Mabirizi is now required to hand over all information including evidence and documents in the case to enable the state carries out successful prosecution for Dollo.

Mabirizi drags feet

However, in response to the DPP, Mabirizi says that the letter is null and void since there is no DPP after a recent judgment in which the Constitutional Court ruled that it is illegal for a judge to be appointed to any executive or constitutional office and that assuming the position without first resigning as judges is illegal.

“Justice Jane Frances Abodo ceased being DPP on March 18 2021 unless there is proof of resignation from her judicial office hence Keko Joan cannot act in a vacuum. Consequently, please issue the warrant of arrest I applied for so that we can have expeditious hearing since the letter by Keko is null and void for absence of a Director of Public Prosecutions whom she purports to act for,”Mabirizi says in a letter to the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate where the case was filed.

Mabirizi also says that it undermines the powers and independence of court for the DPP to try to take over matters without court’s approval.

 

Tags: Alfonse  Owiny-DolloDPPmale mabiriziugandaUgandan News
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Opinion: Creating a gender-responsive fiscal system: A step towards achieving women’s rights in Uganda

Next Post

Uganda Road Fund launches survey to gauge satisfaction of road users

Kenneth Kazibwe

Kenneth Kazibwe

Related Posts

Gen Katumba Wamala downplays claims Uganda’s roads are the most expensive

Gen Katumba Wamala downplays claims Uganda’s roads are the most expensive

by Hakim Kanyere
September 23, 2023
0

The Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala has downplayed the argument by a section of Members of Parliament...

Mpuuga says NRM has no moral authority to criticise Amin’s regime

Mpuuga says NRM has no moral authority to criticise Amin’s regime

by Muhamadi Matovu
September 23, 2023
0

Mathias Mpuuga, has said that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government lacks the moral authority to condemn the former President...

PICTORIAL: Ugandan troops inside DRC hunting for ADF

UPDF  bombs kill top ADF commander

by Kenneth Kazibwe
September 23, 2023
0

A recent UPDF offensive of air and artillery against the Allied Democratic Forces has killed one of the top most...

Opposition MPs protest “wasteful ” 71-member delegation sent to UN General Assembly

Opposition MPs protest “wasteful ” 71-member delegation sent to UN General Assembly

by Muhamadi Matovu
September 23, 2023
0

Opposition Members of Parliament are protesting the decision to send a 71-member delegation from Uganda to the United Nations General...

Next Post
Uganda Road Fund launches survey to gauge satisfaction of road users

Uganda Road Fund launches survey to gauge satisfaction of road users

ADVERTISEMENT
Plugin Install : Widget Tab Post needs JNews - View Counter to be installed
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Gen Katumba Wamala downplays claims Uganda’s roads are the most expensive

Gen Katumba Wamala downplays claims Uganda’s roads are the most expensive

September 23, 2023
Mpuuga says NRM has no moral authority to criticise Amin’s regime

Mpuuga says NRM has no moral authority to criticise Amin’s regime

September 23, 2023
PICTORIAL: Ugandan troops inside DRC hunting for ADF

UPDF  bombs kill top ADF commander

September 23, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Careers
Call us: +256-417-720-101
Email: [email protected]

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Politics
    • Security
      • Cyber Security
    • Health
      • Coronavirus outbreak
    • Education
    • Business
    • Tech
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Reviews
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
    • East Africa
      • Kenya
      • Rwanda
      • Tanzania
      • South Sudan
      • DR Congo
      • Ethiopia
      • Sudan
  • Ask the Mechanic
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.