While term limits were widely embraced by the larger African public, these rules have in recent years come under increasing attack from incumbent presidents seeking to extend their tenures. 
Wakati takwa la ukomo wa mihula ya urais lilipokelewa vizuri na wananchi wengi wa Afrika, bado sheria hizi katika miaka ya hivi karibuni zimekuwa zikishambuliwa na marais walioko madarakani wanaotafuta kuendelea kutawala .