Article 131. Authority of the President
The President is the Head of State and Government and exercises the executive authority of the Republic.
Chapter Nine - Part 2. The President and Deputy President
Article 132. Functions of the President
The President shall address the opening of each newly elected Parliament and address a special sitting of Parliament once every year.
Article 133. Power of Mercy
On the petition of any person, the President may exercise a power of mercy in accordance with the advice of the Advisory Committee.
Article 134. Exercise of Presidential Powers During Temporary Incumbency
A person who holds the office of President while the President is absent or incapacitated may not perform certain functions.
Article 135. Decisions of the President
A decision of the President in the performance of any function of he President under this Constitution shall be in writing.
Article 136. Election of the President
The President shall be elected by registered voters in a national election conducted in accordance with the law.
Article 137. Qualifications and Disqualifications for Election as President
A person qualifies for nomination as a presidential candidate if the person is a citizen by birth.
Article 138. Procedure at Presidential Election
If only one candidate for President is nominated, that candidate shall be declared elected.
Article 139. Death Before Assuming Office
If a President-elect dies after being declared elected as President, but before assuming office, the Deputy President-elect shall be sworn in as acting President.
Article 140. Questions as to Validity of Presidential Election
A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the election of the President-elect.
Article 141. Assumption of Office of President
The swearing in of the President-elect shall be in public before the Chief Justice, or, in their absence, the Deputy Chief Justice.
Article 142. Term of Office of President
A person shall not hold office as President for more than two terms.
Article 143. Protection From Legal Proceedings
Criminal proceedings shall not be instituted or continued in any court against the President during their tenure of office.
Article 144. Removal of President on Grounds of Incapacity
A member of the National Assembly may move a motion for the investigation of the President’s physical or mental capacity to perform the functions of office.
Article 145. Removal of President by Impeachment
A member of the National Assembly, supported by at least a third of all the members, may move a motion for the impeachment of the President.
Article 146. Vacancy in the Office of President
The office of President shall become vacant if the holder of the office dies or resigns, in writing.
Article 147. Functions of the Deputy President
The Deputy President shall be the principal assistant of the President and shall deputise for the President.
Article 148. Election and Swearing in of Deputy President
Each candidate in a presidential election shall nominate a person who is qualified for nomination for election as President, as a candidate for Deputy President.
Article 149. Vacancy in the Office of Deputy President
Within fourteen days after a vacancy in the office of Deputy President arises, the President shall nominate a person to fill the vacancy.
Article 150. Removal of Deputy President
The Deputy President may be removed from office on the ground of physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of the office.
Article 151. Remuneration and Benefits of President and Deputy President
The remuneration and benefits payable to the President and the Deputy President shall be a charge on the Consolidated Fund.