PNCR disputes High Court’s finding over Lethem headquarters

By Mark DaCosta-In a significant development, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has publicly announced its intent to appeal a High Court judgement delivered on 24 August 2026, which upheld the State’s decision to reclaim its regional headquarters in Lethem.

The party vehemently contests what it describes as an erroneous legal characterisation that labels it a mere “licensee” of the premises, a classification that underpins the state’s actions to evict and partially demolish its headquarters. This appeal, set to unfold within the judicial framework, reflects broader questions regarding state power, property rights, and democratic protections in our nation.

The PNCR’s response to the Attorney General’s interpretation of the court ruling, issued shortly after the judgement, is unequivocal. It has categorically dismissed any rhetoric suggesting that the judgement wholly vindicates the government’s actions. The party asserts that key factual and legal conclusions rendered by the High Court are fundamentally flawed.