Omari is representing Emmanuel Willyngtone Khamala, a registered member of The Equitable Party, who has filed a complaint challenging how the political outfit has been transformed into the Linda Mwananchi Movement.
In the complaint filed on Wednesday, November 11, Khamala accuses the party leadership of making critical decisions without involving registered members, arguing that the process has disregarded provisions of the party constitution.
The complainant wants the tribunal to temporarily suspend the upcoming National Delegates Conference until his complaint is heard and determined.
One of the major issues raised concerns the appointment of individuals to leadership positions during the movement's October 30 launch. Khamala argues that the appointments were made without competitive elections or giving registered members an opportunity to participate in choosing their leaders.
Omari has also questioned whether Edwin Sifuna is eligible to lead the political outfit, arguing that the Nairobi Senator has not formally resigned from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), despite previously serving as its Secretary General.
The lawyer maintains that the party should comply with the Political Parties Act and its own constitution by ensuring transparency, accountability and internal democracy.
Among the orders sought are a declaration that the current leadership was irregularly constituted, suspension of the disputed appointments and directions requiring the party to conduct proper elections.
The latest legal challenge adds another hurdle to Sifuna's efforts to establish Linda Mwananchi Movement as a political vehicle ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The tribunal is yet to determine the fresh application, meaning the November 13 conference remains subject to the outcome of the legal proceedings.
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