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Supposed to be a ceremonial role, a figure head head of state. he hasn't exactly used it that way. but now with this referendum the president becomes the chief executive op the country. the role of the prime minister goes away. the president can also be an active political participant. he doesn't have to stay above the fray of politics as a figure head president is supposed to be. it makes him incredibly powerful. he already was powerful and potentially we'll see him in office for another ten years. so the opposition in the country feels that they've been check-mated. that it is over for them....