The petition was filed by Emmanuel Willyngtone Khamala at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, where he wants the November 13 meeting suspended until his application is heard and determined.
Khamala accused the current party leadership of violating the party constitution by making appointments without conducting elections or involving registered members.
He argued that the planned confirmation of the officials during the conference would be unlawful because the appointments were allegedly made without following the required procedures.
The petitioner also questioned how delegates expected to attend the meeting were selected, claiming that grassroots elections had not been conducted to establish legitimate branch and county structures.
He wants the tribunal to declare the current leadership illegally constituted and suspend its operations until proper elections are held.
However, Sifuna's team has defended its preparations, maintaining that the conference will only accommodate designated delegates drawn from members registered before the official meeting notice was published.
The movement further explained that each county had been allocated a specific number of delegates according to its registered membership, warning that the allocations must be respected.
The November 13 conference is expected to approve the proposed name change from The Equitable Party to Linda Mwananchi Movement and ratify other decisions required to complete the transition.
The latest petition adds to several legal battles that have complicated Sifuna's political plans as he seeks to establish the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Previously, the Registrar of Political Parties rejected the proposed Linda Mwananchi name over similarities with another political outfit known as LINDA.
However, the tribunal overturned that decision and directed the registrar to reconsider the application, giving the movement an opportunity to continue pursuing its preferred identity.
Another petitioner, James Onyango Nyangor, also challenged the planned meeting, arguing that members had not received the constitutionally required 21-day notice.
Paul Kiragu Gachoka and Pamela Achieng Simwata have separately raised concerns about the conference agenda, delegate selection and proposed constitutional amendments.
The tribunal's decisions could therefore determine whether Sifuna's team proceeds with its conference and leadership arrangements as planned.
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