The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has dismissed a ruling by the High Court in Nairobi, which declared its union with the Amani National Congress (ANC) unconstitutional.
In a statement by UDA Deputy Party Leader Issa Timamy, the outfit said the court’s decision is overtaken by events, adding that it rulled on a ‘merger’ that never took place in the first place.
He said that ANC, as ratified by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, voluntarily dissolved and joined the President William Ruto-led outfit.
"The court ruling on the purported ANC-UDA merger is a matter that events have overtaken. What was done was a voluntary dissolution by the ANC party by its members, and therefore, the matter of the ANC party having 'merged' with UDA is, with respect, not factual. In fact, and in law, there was never a merger between the two political parties," said Timamy.After the dissolution, all ANC assets were transferred to the UDA, and the dissolved ANC’s members were integrated into the UDA following due process and established legal procedures.
Consequently, Timamy said the court cannot purport to nullify a decision that never existed in the first place.
He said they are now focused on protecting the integrity of the UDA party, delivering on President William Ruto’s promises and mobilising members towards his 2027 re-election bid.
