Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 146

Vacancy in the office of President

The office of President becomes vacant if the President dies, resigns, or ceases to hold office.
Art. 146(1)
(1) The office of President shall become vacant if the holder of the office — (a) dies; (b) resigns, in writing, addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly; or (c) otherwise ceases to hold office under Article 144 or 145 or under any other provision of this Constitution.
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If a vacancy occurs, the Deputy President assumes office as President for the remainder of the term.
Art. 146(2)(a)
(a) the Deputy President shall assume office as President for the remainder of the term of the President; or
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If there is no Deputy President, the Speaker of the National Assembly acts as President and an election is held within 60 days.
Art. 146(2)(b)
(b) if the office of Deputy President is vacant, or the Deputy President is unable to assume the office of President, the Speaker of the National Assembly shall act as President and an election to the office of President shall be held within sixty days after the vacancy arose in the office of President.
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