As observed by some political commentators, including Wafula Oguttu, Museveni had previously stated that he considered the idea of clinging to office for "15 or more" years ill-advised.
Som vissa politiska kommentatorer (exempelvis Wafula Okumu) observerade hade Museveni tidigare uttalat att han ansåg idén att hänga kvar vid makten i ”15 år eller mer” oklok.