The republic of uganda in the supreme court of uganda at kampala

21. THAT I know Hon. Okwir voluntarily decided to withdraw from ETBF.

22. THAT at no time what so ever did I force Hon. Okwir to sign a statement withdrawing from EBTF nor was Hon. Okwir forced to sign such a statement by any other person in my presence as alleged.”

The affidavit of Lt. Col. Noble Mayombo also rebutted the affidavits concerning the arrest of Rwaboni. The rebuttal affidavit is also set out below:

“3. THAT I AM a Member of Parliament representing the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and also the Ag. Chief of Military Intelligence and Security of the UPDE

4. THAT my job involves collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence reports on matters of security and distribution of such information to the President, Army Commander, Commanders of various units and other Security Organisation of the Country.

5. THAT I have perused the Petition of Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye and the Affidavits of Hon. “Major (Rtd)” Okwir Rwabwoni and of Hon. Winnie Byanyima both dated 23rd March 2001, in support of the said Petition and I wish to reply thereto as hereunder.