Governors want their term limits removed to allow them seek re-election as many times as possible. Previously MCAs have fought battles with governors and attempted to remove them from office on flimsy grounds. The first challenge that is likely hamper the referendum push could be failure to build consensus on referendum issues. It is unfortunate that as of now, we have not enacted a referendum law so even how to conduct referendum, the process are not anchored in law". Mutula noted that while it is necessary to have a referendum law in place, lack of it cannot be reason to stall the process."

Source: The Star February 06, 2019 04:18 UTC