9. Elections and by Elections
The first elections under this Constitution shall be held at the same time.
The first elections under this Constitution shall be held at the same time.
The National Assembly existing immediately before the effective date shall continue for its unexpired term.
Until the first Senate has been elected, the functions of the Senate shall be exercised by the National Assembly.
A person who was elected President before the effective date is not eligible to stand for election as President under this Constitution.
aThe President and any State officer or other person shall take and subscribe the appropriate oath or affirmation.