Common Man’s Party Presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has stirred controversy after declaring that murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum “does not deserve human rights,” following the killing of four young children at a daycare centre in Ggaba.
Speaking during Sanyuka One on One, Munyagwa, popularly known as “Mugati gwa Butter,” said he was deeply disturbed by the incident and insisted the suspect should face the full force of the law.
“I feel sad about the situation. If I were the president, I would do everything I could. Okello deserves no rights because human rights are for human beings,” he said.
“The highest law is the law of God, what God says is bad is bad. Why is Okello being addressed as ‘Mr.’? He killed four innocent people.”
He also underscored the role of justice in society, noting that judicial authority must reflect the will of the people.
“Judicial power is derived from the people and must be exercised in their interest,” he added.
The remarks come amid ongoing proceedings in a case that has shocked the country. Prosecutors allege that Onyum gained access to the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre by posing as a parent seeking to enroll a child before entering a classroom and carrying out the attack.
Four children Ryan Odeke, Gideon Eteko, Keisha Elungat, and Ignatius Sseruyange, all aged between one and two years lost their lives in the incident.
The case is currently being heard before a mobile sitting of the High Court in Ggaba, presided over by Alice Komuhangi Khaukha. The accused has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The prosecution, led by attorneys from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has already presented five witnesses outlining the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The mobile court arrangement has enabled members of the affected community and victims’ families to follow proceedings closely, in a bid to enhance transparency and public trust in the justice process.
The accused is represented by defence lawyers Richard Kumbuga and Sarah Awelo, while a separate legal team is attending on a watching brief.
The case has drawn widespread national attention, reigniting concerns over child safety, school security, and safeguarding standards in early childhood institutions.
As hearings continue, more witness testimony is expected in the coming days, with the court closely monitoring one of the country’s most sensitive and closely watched criminal trials.