STATEMENT ON HIGH COURT DECISION AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENCE This afternoon, the High Court declined my application to refer 8 constitutional questions to the Federal Court under Article 128(2) of the Federal Constitution. This matter has never been about seeking personal immunity or escaping legal scrutiny. It concerns the integrity of our constitutional system and the need to ensure that high public office is protected from litigation that may be strategically timed, politically motivated, or institutionally disruptive. I remain fully committed to the rule of law, the independence of our courts, and the dignity of democratic governance. The legal process will continue, and I will continue to discharge my responsibilities without distraction or compromise.