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July 7, 2026
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Court rules only Parliament can enact law to recall MPs

Court rules only Parliament can enact law to recall MPs

The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to compel Parliament to enact legislation providing for the recall of Members of Parliament, ruling that lawmakers should be allowed to complete the ongoing legislative process without court interference...

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The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to force Parliament to enact legislation for the recall of Members of Parliament (MPs), stating the judiciary should not interfere with the ongoing legislative process.

  • The court ruled the petition was premature as Parliament is already considering the Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024.
  • Justice Roselyne Aburili delivered the judgment, emphasizing that the constitutional right to recall is not self-executing and requires parliamentary action.
  • This decision follows a 2017 High Court ruling that found previous laws restrictive for recalling elected leaders.

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