(c)
(d)
(e)
be at least forty years of age,
be literate ,
not have been convicted of an offence involving honesty or
moral turpitude.
Nomination and Election of the President of the Republic
54 (1) Any eligible voter may nominate whoever he/she deems fit for
the office of the President of the Republic; however, the
Presidential candidate shall be seconded by a number of
eligible voters as specified by law.
(2) The Presidential candidate who wins more than fifty percent
of the total votes of the polling electorate shall be the
President elect.
(3) Where the percentage mentioned in sub-Article (2) above is
not attained, there shall be a run-off election between the two
presidential candidates who have obtained the highest
number of votes.
Postponement of Elections of the President
55 (1) Where election of the President of the Republic is not
possible for any reason, as shall be decided by the National
Elections Commission according to the election law, the
National Elections Commission shall fix a new date for the
elections as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty days
from the scheduled election date.
(2) Pending the holding of the postponed elections, the
incumbent President of the Republic shall continue as a
caretaker President; and his tenure shall be extended until
the President elect takes the oath of office.
Oath of the President
56 To assume office, the President of the Republic elect shall take
the following oath before the National Legislature:“ I……….………….swear by Almighty God, that as the President
of the Republic of the Sudan, I shall be faithful and bear true
allegiance to the Republic of the Sudan and shall diligently and
honestly discharge my duties and responsibilities in a
consultative manner to foster the welfare and development of the
nation; that I shall obey, preserve and defend the Constitution
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