It may be known as the Raphael Magyezi’s bill. However, according to reports, it was not his original idea. While meeting NRM top party organ, NEC, president Museveni reportedly revealed whose idea it was to amend article 102 (b).
“According to the sources, Museveni used the meeting to explain to the leaders the origin of the issue of lifting the presidential age limit, saying it was first brought up by Kyakwanzi district Woman MP Ann Nankabirwa during one of the party’s retreats at Kyankwanzi”, The New Vision reported.
“I said it was not the right time, but when Magyezi brought it up again, Nankabirwa (chief whip) sold it to the Cabinet and they bought it. That is how I also came to support it,” Museveni is quoted by the source as saying according to The New Vision.
Museveni explained that he did not support the issue of age limit when it was first brought up, saying it was not a priority then.
