Recently arrested to answer questions related to neglegace that led to the death of 10 people at an end of year show he staged at Freedom City, events promoter Abby Musinguzi aka Abitex has now requested court to also arrested the venue owner John Ssenalamu.
On January 4th, Abtex was remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing before Grade One magistrate Igga Adiru and today he returned to court in company of high-profile figures in entertainment and beyond.
The music promoter has been arraigned in court alongside Elvis Francis Jjuuko, who was the MC, on the fateful night of the stampede.
Both Abtex and Elvis have been brought to the Chief Magistrates Court in Makindye for plea taking and bail application and during the procession Abtex commented noting that he is innocent.
While entering court, Abtex questions why businessman and Freedom City owner, John Ssebalamu has also not been arraigned in court.
According to Abtex, Ssebalamu should be held responsible for the stampede that happened and Erias Lukwago, his lawyer agrees with his client’s stand.
According to the Lord Mayor, Abtex and Elvis have been charged with negligence, however, it is unfair because there were other parties involved including the Police, the owner of the venue and the team in charge of fireworks.
Police have released the final report on the Freedom City Mall tragedy showing additional charges placed against the Music Promoter Abby Musinguzi alias Abitex of Abtex Promotions.@GalaxyFMUg
— Minah minah (@animahnalule) January 9, 2023
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