"This is no longer just about legal technicalities but about a human life. Counsel Lukwago has dedicated his entire professional life to defending the rule of law and constitutionalism. To see the same system he has served now turn against him in his hour of greatest need is painful," Lulume added.
The decision prompted the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) to condemn the action, calling it an unlawful suspension. The association demanded the immediate withdrawal of the decision and called for an end to what it termed as political theatrics in health facilities.
The rival King aspirant, Dickson Ogwang Okul, was stopped from being the next Lango leader, and all powers reverted back to the paramount chief, Yosam Odur Ebii, until the installation of the elected successor, Odong Okune, which was halted by Justice Odoki on the bribery allegations.