"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.
Cheptegei set a personal best of 58:26 to finish third in a close race. Andreas Almgren of Sweden won gold in 58:06, setting a new European record. Nicholas Kipkorir from Kenya took silver in 58:11.
"I have been the chairperson for Nsasa Village for 25 years, and I promise I will continue to serve the people of Nsasa as long as they give me the mandate to do so," Lukwago said.