In a significant development, the highly anticipated defamation case pitting the Leader of Opposition in parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) spokesperson, Joel Ssenyonyi, against seasoned Investigative journalist Dean Lubowa Ssava of TV10Ganomazima, has been assigned to a seasoned and respected High Court Judge.
This strategic allocation ensures that the case, which promises to be a thrilling showdown between politics and press freedom, will be presided over by a judicial luminary with a proven track record of impartiality and expertise. As the battle lines are drawn, the stage is set for a riveting legal spectacle that will test the boundaries of free speech, media rights, and the limits of political discourse.
Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has launched a scathing legal attack against seasoned investigative journalist Dean Lubowa Ssava, accusing him of orchestrating a vicious smear campaign that has left his reputation in tatters.
Ssenyonyi, who once shared a professional camaraderie with Lubowa as colleagues at the same media house NTV, now alleges that his erstwhile peer has turned against him, leveraging his platform as proprietor of online TV station TV10GanoMazima to disseminate malicious falsehoods that have eroded his standing among discerning members of the public
The accusations have set the stage for a high-stakes showdown between two former media allies, with Ssenyonyi seeking redress for the alleged damage inflicted upon his character.
In a damning legal complaint, Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, represented by a team of lawyers led by the formidable George Musisi of Pace Advocates, has accused Investigative journalist Dean Lubowa Saava of unleashing a devastating defamation campaign against him.
Ssenyonyi alleges that Dean Lubowa Saava, harnessing the vast reach of his online television platform and millions-strong following on social media behemoths TikTok, X, and Facebook, maliciously broadcast false claims that he had accepted a staggering Shs1.7 billion bribe during his tenure as chairperson of the Committee on Statutory and State Enterprises (COSES). This alleged smear, Ssenyonyi’s lawyers contend, has irreparably tarnished his reputation, leaving an indelible stain on his character and integrity.
In a bold move, journalist Dean Lubowa has assembled a formidable defense team, spearheaded by the renowned constitutional and criminal law expert Caleb Alaka, to tackle the defamation suit brought by Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi.
Counsel Alaka, a legal luminary with a reputation for tenacity and strategic brilliance, will be joined by the equally skilled Evans Ochieng, who is confidently proclaiming that their robust defense will not only debunk Ssenyonyi’s claims but also expose him before the court of public opinion. With a hint of swagger, Ochieng is vowing to unveil a solid defense that will leave no stone unturned, promising a thrilling showdown that will put Ssenyonyi’s credibility under the microscope.
The stage is now set for a thrilling legal showdown as the registrar has assigned the highly anticipated defamation case between Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi and seasoned Investigative journalist Dean Lubowa Saava to the esteemed Justice Musa Ssekaana, the head of the Civil Division of the High Court.
With his renowned expertise and impartiality, Justice Ssekaana will preside over the battle, bringing his wealth of experience to bear on the complex issues at play. As the judicial referee, he will scrutinize the evidence, interpret the law, and ultimately render a verdict that will seal the fate of the two adversaries, bringing closure to their intense legal battle… Lets meet in court….
