I don't think its about presidential term length. Africa needs functioning institutions and institutionality only.. too much personalising
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A term limit is an institutional issue
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In Africa, I don't believe the term length matters. The main issue is on willingness to accept defeat and clinging to power.
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But that is about respecting term limits. No?
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A leader does not require any years to transform a country, even with one year he or she can. Problem is monetised politics
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So a leader is omnipotent?
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Political leaders run for office for monetary gain in Africa
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They all seem to be ideas

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Good catch!
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what's the use of term limits when presidents can manipulate legislature,courts and referendums to buy consensus?
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Many developmental reforms need a long-term vision. 10 years is too short for this, It would vary by country, but I'd argue for ~14-18 years
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The question is pertinent but there are deeper things that matter. Even if we gave them a century if it were possible, they wouldn't deliver
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10 years non renewable
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A single term of 7 yrs
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2 yrs for z PM max 2 terms, 4 yrs for z MP's max 2 terms & 3 yrs 4 president with max 2 terms only! Don't let z door hit'm on the way out!
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I can’t find zero
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7 years non renewable.
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I've voted 10. Non renewable!
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Ideal?
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