High Court Bars Wetangula, Kingi From Using Speakers’ Offices for Partisan Politics
The court prohibited the two parliamentary leaders from using the authority, influence, prestige or privileges associated with their offices to organise, endorse, lead or participate in political campaigns...
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The High Court has prohibited National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from utilizing their official capacities for partisan political activities.
- The conservatory orders bar the speakers from using their authority, influence, prestige or privileges to organize, endorse, lead or participate in political campaigns.
- The petition was filed by the civil society organization Vocal Africa.
- The orders are in effect pending the determination of a constitutional petition filed against the two Speakers, with the case scheduled for mention on July 16, 2026.
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