The Gambia’s latest attempt at passing a new constitution suffered a setback due to controversial clauses, including retroactive presidential term limits.
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Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of remaining in office once his term ends. Examples from other countries show how presidents have circumvented constitutional term limits.
A change in presidential leadership shows voters that stability and prosperity aren’t linked to a single leader.
The framers of the Constitution were very clear that presidential terms have time limits. Not four years and a day. Not three years and 364 days. Four years.
African countries need to make a concerted effort to establish a continental two-term policy.
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Extraordinary Lecturer, University of Pretoria
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Professor of History and Provost Emeritus, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Mason Ladd Professor and Associate Dean for International Programs, Florida State University
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Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, UNSW
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Associate Professor, Political Science, Brock University
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Director of Programs, Human Rights Center; Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton School of Law, University of Dayton