Although the 1984 Zanzibar Constitution limits the presidency to two consecutive five-year terms, Dr Amour’s supporters began lobbying within Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to remove that restriction.

Although the 1984 Zanzibar Constitution limits the presidency to two consecutive five-year terms, Dr Amour’s supporters began lobbying within Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to remove that restriction.