Wamuzi News Ke
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed a recent High Court ruling that deemed his dual role as Speaker and Ford-Kenya party leader unconstitutional.
On Friday, February 8, Wetang’ula, through his legal advisor Benson Milimo, reaffirmed his position, stating that he will not step down from either role despite the court’s decision.
“The status remains unchanged. Wetang’ula is still the Speaker of the National Assembly and the leader of Ford-Kenya,” Milimo asserted.
The ruling, delivered by a three-judge bench comprising Justices John Chigiti, Lawrence Mugambi, and Jairus Ngaah, determined that Wetang’ula’s leadership of a political party while serving as Speaker violated the Constitution.
However, Wetang’ula dismissed the ruling as inconsequential. “The court merely made observations that hold no legal weight,” he said, assuring his supporters that the verdict would not affect his leadership.
Milimo further announced plans to appeal the decision, arguing that it unfairly restricts Wetang’ula’s ability to fulfill his duties.
The ruling stemmed from a legal challenge regarding the parliamentary majority following the 2022 elections. While Wetang’ula had declared Kenya Kwanza as the majority coalition, petitioners argued that Azimio la Umoja held more seats. The court found that Wetang’ula failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify his decision, casting doubt on the coalition’s standing in Parliament.
The implications of this ruling on the National Assembly’s operations remain uncertain.
