Obore, 52, filed the application on July 6, 2026, from Murchison Bay Prison following his arrest on July 2 alongside six other senior parliamentary staff by detectives from the Inspectorate of Government.
The accused were subsequently charged before a Grade One Magistrate and remanded to prison pending further proceedings.
During a court mention on Tuesday, July 7, Chief Magistrate Esther Asiimwe adjourned the case to July 27, declining to hear the bail applications before her.
Basemera said she could not entertain the applications because some of the co-accused had already sought bail before the High Court.
She ruled that since the highest charge on the sheet — money laundering — falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court, that court is the appropriate forum to determine the bail applications.
Through M/S Omongole and Company Advocates, Obore argues in his application that he is entitled to bail as a constitutional right while awaiting trial.
In his sworn affidavit, Obore says he is the sole provider for his young family and that his continued detention has left them struggling to meet basic needs, including food, school fees and medical expenses.
To demonstrate that he is not a flight risk, Obore has presented his passport, a permanent residence address in Kyaggwe, Mukono Municipality, a land title and a letter of introduction from his local council chairperson.
He further states that he has no previous criminal convictions and has lined up substantial sureties who will guarantee his compliance with any conditions set by court.
Obore also argues that he does not know the prosecution witnesses and would not interfere with investigations if released.
He will remain on remand until July 27, when he is expected to return to court as the case continues.