The High Court has declared unlawful and unconstitutional a purported resolution seeking to dissolve the Amani National Congress (ANC), a political party associated with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, ruling that it remains legally in existence.
In its decision, the court found that the alleged resolution to dissolve the party violated the Constitution and failed to meet the legal threshold required for the dissolution of a registered political party.
As a result, the court held that ANC’s legal personality remains intact and fully recognised under the law.
The court further declared that a Gazette Notice published by the Registrar of Political Parties, purporting to effect the dissolution of ANC, was unlawful, null and void.
Consequently, the court issued an order of mandamus compelling the Registrar to take immediate steps to comply with the judgment, including updating the official register to reflect the continued existence of ANC and formally communicating its lawful status.
Additionally, the court barred any transfer, disposal, or interference with the assets of ANC with effect from February 6, 2025, restraining any individuals or entities from dealing with the party’s property pending full compliance with the court’s directives.
The ruling affirms that ANC remains a duly registered political party, with all its rights, obligations and legal protections preserved under the Constitution and relevant statutes.
