Drama as Cleophas Malala Sues UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire

Drama as Cleophas Malala Sues UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire

Drama as Cleophas Malala Sues UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire: Oustered UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has initiated legal action against the party’s Chairperson, Cecily Mbarire.

The court therefore directed Malala to file the application, which will be served within 14 days.

“Responses be filed and served within 14 days from the date of receipt of responses,” directed Justice Mugambi

On Thursday, Malala sought an urgent court order to prevent Mbarire and the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) from proceeding with a scheduled meeting that saw him formally removed from his position.

According to Malala, The meeting violates UDA’s internal regulations and is an attempt to oust him for unjust reason

“The court should issue a temporary injunction restraining the NEC from removing me from office or interfering with my duties as Secretary General pending the court’s decision on this matter,” Malala’s court application read.

Malala’s legal challenge comes in response to recent developments within the party, including a dramatic standoff at UDA’s headquarters on Tuesday

However, as Malala’s court application was still being processed, the NEC announced on Friday morning that Hassan Omar, the party’s Vice Chairperson, will assume the role of Acting Secretary General.

“The NEC has decided to appoint Hassan Omar as Acting Secretary General, effective immediately. Cleophas Malala’s position is hereby revoked,” the party’s statement read.

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