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Parliament of Uganda
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has confirmed that a proposal to extend the tenure of Parliament and the Executive from five to seven years is officially under consideration, sparking renewed political and legal debate.
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao revealed that the proposal is part of a broader package of constitutional reforms compiled by the Uganda Law Reform Commission.
“After 30 years it is time for an inclusive, transparent and comprehensive review of the Constitution,” Mao said, noting that both Parliament and the Executive are aligned on pursuing broader reforms rather than piecemeal changes.
Despite the minister’s call for a comprehensive review, the proposal has drawn criticism from opposition figures and political analysts, who describe it as self-serving and politically risky.
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda recalled that a similar proposal surfaced during the 2017 constitutional amendment debates on the presidential age limit.
“In 2017 when Museveni amended the age limit, they also presented the term extension. Court pronounced itself on technicalities,” Ssemujju said, alleging that the current push is driven by political interests.
“These are selfish individuals who want to stay in office. You cannot benefit from a matter you are part of,” he added, warning that the move could undermine democratic accountability.
Source: Nilepost
