Hawassa April 26/2018 Ethiopia is set to limit the term of office for the Prime Minister to two terms soon, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
Abiy, who recalled EPRDF’s decision to limit the term of office, said an amendment that would help to limit the term of office for the Prime Minister will be added in the constitution shortly.
Consequently, Abiy said “Any leader of the country will not serve in office beyond two terms following the amendment on the constitution” adding that “seizing power for lifetime come to a dead end in Ethiopia.”
Abiy disclosed this during discussion with residents in Hawassa today.
According to the constitution of the country, the term of office for the Prime Minister is unlimited.
Appreciating his predecessor Hailemariam Desalegn, who resigned from power last February, Abiy said the tendency of leaders and officials in craving to power is a resistance for democracy.
Hailemariam resigned at a time when he can contribute a lot for his country; however, there are leader who refuse to leave office though they have to retire.
Nevertheless, the Prime Minister asserted that “since Ethiopia is in a fast track of growth, it cannot allow few individuals to remain in office for long time.”