A controversial move to remove the presidential age limit from the constitution is gaining more traction among ministers despite high-profile opposition from First Lady Janet Museveni. Some ministers, The Observer has learnt, are determined to muscle the amendment through to parliament.
Henry Banyenzaki, the minister of state for economic monitoring, told us on March 27 that the age-limit amendment will definitely go to parliament as part of the package of constitutional amendment proposals. Banyenzaki is one of the ministers pushing for the amendment of Article 102(b) of the constitution to remove the maximum age-limit of 75 years for one to qualify to be elected president.
"I can assure you we are bringing it [the proposal] here [parliament], and it will get overwhelming support," Banyenzaki said in an interview at parliament. Read more
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