The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has submitted its response in a legal case initiated by three individuals who are challenging the legitimacy of the ongoing bi-partisan talks.
In an affidavit filed by Kalonzo Musyoka, co-head of the delegation and leader of the Wiper party, the NDC vehemently refutes the allegations made by the petitioners.
Kalonzo Musyoka contends that the petition lacks merit, describing it as speculative and legally inadequate.
He argues that the court should not grant any of the orders sought by the petitioners, as their claims amount to an abuse of the judicial process.
He emphasizes that the petitioners’ attempt to disrupt an ongoing parliamentary process and interfere with parliament’s constitutional duties is misleading and unwarranted.
Furthermore, Kalonzo dismisses the allegations of misusing public funds, asserting that the petitioners have failed to provide evidence of any misappropriation or wastage of public resources.
He underscores that the public interest in the bi-partisan talks far outweighs the private interests of the petitioners, as these dialogues aim to serve the broader welfare of the nation.
In his court documents, Kalonzo urges the court to dismiss the petition. The legal case, initiated on September 29, challenges the constitutional validity of the bi-partisan talks led by the NDC.
The petitioners, Issa Elanyi Chamao, Patrick Karani Ekirapa, and Paul Ngweywo Kirui, argue that the establishment of the committee lacked public participation and that the dialogue process is primarily controlled by political elites pursuing constitutional reforms for their personal political gain.
