As some groups are saying ‘Tojikwatako’, those supporting the amendment seem to be unmoved by the slogan. Rather they are showering praises to fellow members who have spearheaded the campaign of removal of presidential age limit.
Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development; Chris Baryomunsi has commended fellow NRM members Hon Evelyn Anite and Hon Ibrahim Abiriga for promoting the campaign.
“They bring flavor to politics,” he commented when asked about Anite and Abiriga’s roles.
The minister went ahead to explain that those they recommend for the bill to be tabled and discussed but does not necessarily mean they have already supported the bill.
“We haven’t reached the level of supporting the bill. We’re right now allowing Magyezi to table the private members’ bill,” he explained.
However, just like PM Ruhakana Rugunda, Baryomunsi also stated that is no scientific explanation limiting one to contest at the age of 75.