The changes will increase presidential terms to six years with a limit of two terms. The measures establish a full presidential regime without prime minister or vice president and were passed by lawmakers on Monday. A statement read on national television on Thursday announced Prime Minister Albert Pahimi Padacke and his government had stepped aside. Related Content Drunk with power: African presidents fight term limitsThe constitutional changes took effect despite opposition warnings that it would undermine democracy. PRESIDENTIAL TERMSThe changes will increase presidential terms to six years with a limit of two terms.

Source: Daily Nation May 04, 2018 05:37 UTC