Political Drama Unfolds: ACT Wazalendo Challenges Presidential Nomination Disqualification
In a dramatic turn of events, Mr. Luhaga Mpina and ACT Wazalendo have escalated their legal battle by filing a fresh case in the High Court, challenging his disqualification from the 2025 General Election presidential race.
The new case, filed at the Dodoma High Court Registry, seeks to overturn the Registrar’s decision that prevented Mr. Mpina from contesting the presidency. Scheduled for hearing on September 22, 2025, the case represents a critical moment in the ongoing political saga.
Key Points of the Legal Challenge:
1. The applicants are seeking four primary orders:
– Nullify the Registrar’s decision disqualifying Mr. Mpina
– Challenge the Registrar’s August 26, 2025 letter
– Prevent interference with Mr. Mpina’s right to contest
– Request additional appropriate court orders
Background of the Dispute:
Mr. Mpina was initially endorsed by ACT Wazalendo’s General Assembly on August 6, 2025. However, his nomination was annulled following an objection by a party member who claimed he did not meet eligibility criteria.
The Legal Arguments:
ACT Wazalendo and Mr. Mpina argue that:
– The Registrar misinterpreted the party constitution
– The nomination was annulled without a proper hearing
– The decision violated principles of natural justice
– The disqualification was based on external and baseless claims
Current Status:
Despite a previous High Court ruling in Mr. Mpina’s favor on September 11, 2025, which ordered the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept his nomination forms, he remains blocked from contesting the October 29, 2025 election.
The case continues to draw significant attention as stakeholders await the court’s decision on this complex political dispute.
