Family dynasties and “third termism”: The Erosion of term limits and its implication on democratization in Africa

• In Event: Democracy and Democratic Institutions in Africa

Brief Overview

We look at the circumvention of the institution of presidential term limits in Africa. We examine the respective failure and success of Nigeria and Uganda in circumventing term limits, two countries with similar institutions, using mixed methods.

Authors

• Kwame Nimoh, Florida International University

• Ernest Asamoa, Florida International University