Uganda parliament asked to reinstate Presidential term limits

Makerere university don Prof John jean Barya has called for the re-instatement of the term limits in Uganda.

Barya made his remarks during the post election induction seminar for the members of the 9th parliament in Kampala.

Barya said that the removal of the presidential term limits is dangerous to any country since it exposes the president to abuse of powers.

He says that the only clear way of ensuring accountability through limiting presidential terms. He adds on that term limits will also work in favor of the country since the new talents will also be getting opportunity to take power.

Barya also called upon mps to consider removing army as special interest group from parliament. He says that according to the constitution the army is under the executive arm of government and therefore there is no reason why they should be represented.

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