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    "id": 576249,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "I am saying this because by extending the date of elections, it will also touch on the date of election of the President, Governor and others. The term of the President has been extended. It is clear that the President was elected in 2013 and the President’s term was to end on the second Tuesday of August, 2017. This position was even affirmed by the court in the case of John Harun Mwau and three others versus the Attorney-General and two others in 2012 consolidated together in Petition 65, Petition 123 and Petition 185 of 2011. The effect of this proposed Bill would be to push the term of the President from 2nd August 2017 to December of the same year. The court in the above matter clearly stated that:- “Any Bill whose effect could be to increase the term of the President could in accordance with Article 255 (1) require a referendum.” Later in the afternoon, I will be ready to provide the proceedings of the court. So, I really want the Speaker to make it very clear to the country whether this constitutional Bill will be subjected to a referendum."
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