Magama Wants Direct Election Of President

Magama wants the Constitution to provide for the direct election of the president  and abolishment of automatic succession by the vice president to the presidency on death, resignation or ceasing to hold office of the incumbent. "This is a motion about governance, and in a democracy, all positions should be open to contest so that people can choose the best person to lead them," explained Magama in support of his motion.

He said it is unthinkable that in a democracy, a president who is not popularly elected "should enjoy the sole right to choose a future president for the nation".