In a legal saga with implications echoing across the nation, the Court of Appeal has bestowed urgency upon Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah’s application to lift stay orders imposed under the controversial Finance Act 2023. The heartbeat of the matter lies in the argument presented in court documents: a claim that the high court, in its previous decision, not only erred in jurisdiction but also unconstitutionally hindered justice.
According to the applicants, the stay orders not only perpetuate a delay in delivering justice but also enforce a discriminatory housing levy, burdening a specific segment of the population. They assert that this continued discrimination deepens economic challenges for this group and defies constitutional principles. The documents passionately state that the repercussions of this unconstitutional housing levy cannot be compensated through damages.
As Omtatah and three co-applicants gear up to appeal the entire high court ruling, they assert the necessity of obtaining relief to prevent rendering their appeal inconsequential. They confidently argue that their appeal holds merit and stands a high chance of success. The stage is set for a legal showdown that transcends individual interests, with the Finance Act 2023’s constitutionality hanging in the balance. Stay tuned as the wheels of justice turn with heightened urgency.
By https://www.citizen.digital/author/dzuya-walter-591