CHAPTER EIGHT
THE EXECUTIVE
Article 72
The Powers of the Executive
1. The Highest executive powers of the Federal Government are vested in the
Prime Minister and in the Council of Ministers.
2. The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are responsible to the House
of Peoples’ Representatives. In the exercise of State functions, members of the
Council of Ministers are collectively responsible for all decisions they make as
a body.
3. Unless otherwise provided in this Constitution the term of office of the Prime
Minister is for the duration of the mandate of the House of Peoples’
Representatives.
Article 73
Appointment of the Prime Minister
1. The Prime Minister shall be elected from among members of the House of
Peoples’ Representatives.
2. Power of Government shall be assumed by the political party or a coalition of
political parties that constitutes a majority in the House of Peoples’
Representatives.
Article 74
Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister
1. The Prime Minister is the Chief Executive, the Chairman of the Council of
Ministers, and the Commander-in-Chief of the national armed forces.
2. The Prime Minister shall submit for approval to the House of Peoples’
Representatives nominees for ministerial posts from among members of the
two Houses or from among persons who are not members of either House and
possess the required qualifications.
3. He shall follow up and ensure the implementation of laws, policies, directives
and other decisions adopted by the House of Peoples’ Representatives.
4. He leads the Council of Ministers, coordinates its activities and acts as its
representative.
5. He exercises overall supervision over the implementation of policies,
regulations, directives and decisions adopted by the Council of Ministers.
6. He exercises overall supervision over the implementation of the country’s
foreign policy.
7. He selects and submits for approval to the House of Peoples’ Representatives
nominations for posts of Commissioners, the President and Vice-President of
the Federal Supreme Court and the Auditor General.
8. He supervises the conduct and efficiency of the Federal administration and
takes such corrective measures as are necessary.