"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.
Ssali, together with MPs Michael Mawanda Maranga, Wamakuyu, Akamba, Lawyer Julius Kirya Taitankonko, and Leonard Kavundira, a trade official, are accused of allegedly diverting around Ugx 3.4 billion meant for war loss compensation to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society.
"The UGX 3.4 billion was meant for war loss compensation by the government, but the accused decided to divert it to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society for their personal use.”