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By Tuko News
A case against a section of ODM party MPs has begun at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after the lawmakers allegedly uttered abusive words against Ugandan president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Museveni Is Not A Dictator
In a statement on his social media page, Bamutaze defended the Ugandan president against claims that he was dictatorial
"Case against ODM MPs' utterances against, Kaguta Museveni, kicked off today at the EACJ in Arusha! I wish to retaliate that M7 is an elected Leader and not a dictator, as stated by, Junet Mohamed and others!"
The businessman said the case protects the gains made towards advancing a political federation of the EAC.
"We shall protect our President, Kaguta Museveni, NRM Online, William Ruto, and jumuiya, against such attacks that derail the advancement towards a Political Federation of the EAC! As the EACJ commences hearing into my Matter against the ODM party, we pray that justice is served." he added.
The lawmakers named in the suit are MPs Junet Mohamed (Suna East), Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja), Caleb Amisi (Saboti), Jared Okelo, Antony Otieno, Fatuma Abdi and Millie Odhiambo (Suba South).
Remarks Demeaned Museveni, NRM
The businessman argued that Junet and his counterparts contravened the laws that govern the East Africa Community by disparaging the NRM further demanding that the Kenyan MPs be found guilty of infringing the EAC statutes and be fined.
Bamutaze further claimed the ODM politicians' utterances painted the NRM as a party that has no regard for human rights hence demeaning to the ruling party and Museveni.
"Awards an interest of 6% per annum on costs awarded to the applicants from the time of filing this reference till payment in full," the court papers read in part concerning the fine.
Ruto's Botched Uganda Trip Saga
The MPs made the remarks in reaction to President William Ruto's aborted trip to Uganda which caused a stir in the political arena.
On Monday, August 2, Ruto was barred from flying to Uganda over lack of clearance; he was forced to go back home after spending hours at the Wilson Airport.
The MPs demanded that Ruto, who was then the deputy president clear the air over his links with Museveni.
"While we do not wish to interfere with internal political arrangements in other countries, we equally want to state that we do not need to borrow from other countries' political habits whose end result can only lead to chaos and backwardness of our country,” Junet said on August 5.