The High Court has dismissed a challenge to the constitutionality of the annual National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park Hotel, ruling that the venue is reasonably accessible and the event is broadcast to the public, so it is not discriminatory.

The court found that the petitioner failed to properly argue that the event violates Article 8 of the Constitution, which separates religion and the State. Although the parties extensively debated whether the breakfast amounts to the establishment of a state religion, the judge noted that this issue was not specifically raised in the original petition—and the petitioner did not amend it in time.

Nevertheless, the judge acknowledged that serious constitutional questions were raised and suggested they should be addressed in a separate case.

Regarding claims of discrimination under Article 27, the court found no evidence. The respondents explained that the venue was selected through a procurement process compliant with Article 227, and that the event is accessible to the public via live broadcasts.

However, the court did find that the petitioner’s rights to access information and fair administrative action were violated when the respondents failed to respond to a request dated March 13, 2025. The National Assembly was ordered to provide the requested information within 30 days in a format understandable to non-experts.

The court also ruled that the Commission on Administrative Justice acted promptly and appropriately.

The case was filed by lawyer Lempaa Suyiaka, who sought to stop Parliament from using public funds to organize the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast, arguing that it violates the separation of powers.