Senate Approves Controversial Presidential Term Extension Bill

The Senate approved Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, securing the two-thirds majority required to alter the nation’s governing charter. This legislative shift enables the extension of presidential, parliamentary, and local authority terms beyond 2028, effectively pushing the next election cycle to 2030. Opposition figures and rights advocates argue the move undermines democratic norms and creates a dangerous precedent for indefinite rule. Critics further contend that the government should have subjected such significant changes to a national referendum rather than relying on parliamentary consensus. Executive power concentration remains the primary vulnerability for long-term political stability.