The discussion around whether Ethiopia should impose term limits on its prime minister has gained traction, particularly following remarks by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in May 2026. He indicated that limiting executive power could be part of broader constitutional reforms sought by many Ethiopians since 1995. However, experts, including Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, argue that the core issue is not the absence of term limits, but rather the failure of the parliamentary system to effectively check executive power. In parliamentary systems, leaders remain in office as long as they have majority support, unlike presidential systems where fixed terms apply. Ethiopia's political landscape, characterized by a dominant ruling party and weak opposition, has led to a concentration of power within the executive. The electoral system further complicates matters, as the first-past-the-post model can result in overwhelming legislative dominance from modest electoral victories. While term limits could promote leadership turnover, they would not resolve the underlying issues of lack of parliamentary accountability and competition. Real reform would require enhancing opposition rights and fostering genuine intra-party competition.