A comprehensive and detailed study needs to be carried out if there is to be an amendment to the Federal Constitution to limit the term of office of the prime minister to 10 years, said Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad.

"Some parties believe that it (the prime minister's position) should be limited because if it is too long it will open up space for the individual to seize power and also open up opportunities to abuse power.