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Age limit on presidential candidates to stop the 'handiende' syndrome: Makoni
06 Sep 2011 at 10:32hrs | Views
Simba Makoni, President of Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn (MKD), says the new Constitution should provide for an age limit on presidential candidates which will simply put a stop to the handiende (I won't retire) syndrome.
He said people above 70 years should be barred from contesting.
Addressing party supporters at a campaign rally at Njube Hall in Bulawayo on Sunday, Makoni said the constitutional provision would ensure leaders did not overstay their welcome.
"There is a certain number of years where one is deemed mature enough to be President, anyone above 70 years shouldn't be President of the country. When you get old, you reach a point where the spirit may be willing, but the flesh would be tired. Anyone above 70 years of age should just leave Presidency issues and concentrate on playing with their grandchildren."
Makoni also said Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn wanted the new constitution to include proportional representation so that all voters can be represented in Parliament.
He said people above 70 years should be barred from contesting.
Addressing party supporters at a campaign rally at Njube Hall in Bulawayo on Sunday, Makoni said the constitutional provision would ensure leaders did not overstay their welcome.
"There is a certain number of years where one is deemed mature enough to be President, anyone above 70 years shouldn't be President of the country. When you get old, you reach a point where the spirit may be willing, but the flesh would be tired. Anyone above 70 years of age should just leave Presidency issues and concentrate on playing with their grandchildren."
Makoni also said Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn wanted the new constitution to include proportional representation so that all voters can be represented in Parliament.
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