(5)
A person elected President shall take up office within twenty-four hours after being
declared President.
4.
Challenging a presidential election. (Article 104)
Any candidate dissatisfied with the election may take the matter to the Supreme Court within
ten days after the declaration of the results.
5.
Term of office of the President. (Article 105)
(1)
A presidential term shall be five years.
(2)
A person may be elected to hold office as President for one or more terms.
(3)
The office of the President shall become vacant on the expiration of the five
years permitted under the Constitution or on his or her death or resignation or removal.
6.
Removal of the President. (Articles 107 and 109)
(1)
The President may be removed from office by Parliament on any of the
following grounds—
(a)
abuse of office or violation of the presidential oath or any provision of the
Constitution;
(b)
misconduct or misbehaviour; or
(c)
physical or mental incapacity making that person incapable of performing the
functions of his or her office.
(2)
If the President is removed from office under the Constitution, dies or resigns,
the Vice President shall assume the office of the President until fresh elections are held and
the elected President assumes office in accordance with the Constitution.
(3)
The Speaker of Parliament shall assume the office of the President on the
death, removal or resignation of the President and Vice President until fresh elections are
held and the elected President assumes office in accordance with the Constitution.
7.
Terms and conditions of service of the President. (Article 106)
(1)
The President shall be paid a salary and allowances and given such other
benefits as Parliament shall by law provide.
(2)
Parliament shall by law make provision for the grant of benefits for a President
who ceases to hold office other than one removed from office for the following reasons—
(a)
abuse of office;
(b)
misconduct or misbehaviour; or
(c)
physical or mental incapacity.
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