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    "content": "Pay attention to what is happening. Hon. Members, this is just to conclude this Communication. On the second question of whether the Bill proposed by the Member for Ugenya should be subjected to a referendum, several weighty matters were canvassed. In particular, there has been debate on whether the Bill has the effect of extending the term of Office of the President in terms of Article 255(1)(f) of the Constitution, an argument that has been advanced in this very House, in the previous House and elsewhere. The determination of whether this particular Bill should be subjected to a referendum is tied to first establishing what exactly the term of Office of the President is. In my gracious attempt to do this, allow me to refer to Article 142(1) of the Constitution which provides that: “The President shall hold office for a term beginning on the date on which the President was sworn in, and ending when the person next elected President in accordance with Article 136(2) is sworn in.” The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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