![]() ![]() Over 100 MPs, and several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have vowed to sue the government over the bill. ![]() The enactment of the law paves way for its opponents to take government to court. The constitutional amendment was criticised widely by sections of the public including the clergy. The act, unless successfully challenged in coats of law, also extends the terms of office for MPs and Local council leaders from 5 to 7 years. The controversial law effectively allows President Museveni, now 72 years old, to vie for several more terms. Parliament passed the amendment on Decemand was sent to the President for his signature of assent to make it into an act of Parliament. 2 of 2017 has now become law after President Yoweri Museveni signed endorsed the measure with signature of assent on December 27, 2017.ĭifferent government sources have confirmed that President Museveni signed the legal instrument on December 27, 2017. The Controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. Defiant? President Museveni has signed the law, disregarding the views of majority Ugandans ![]()
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