Duale in a statement on Monday said that currently there is no law governing a referendum and that issues identified by Mudavadi can be handled either by parliamentary or judicial intervention. Without such a legal framework, moving toward an immediate referendum would be premature and potentially disruptive,” Duale said. On Christmas Eve, Mudavadi hinted at having the 2027 general election alongside a constitutional referendum on grounds that some issues that need to be resolved can be canvassed into a referendum question. However, Duale argues that “Not every issue qualifies for a referendum. Duale has become the first senior government official to give their opinion on the matter, just days after key opposition figures dismissed calls for a referendum.

Source: The Star December 29, 2025 14:01 UTC