Article 105. The President
Tenure of office of the President
This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.
A person elected President under this Constitution shall, subject to clause (3) of this Article, hold office for a term of five years.
A person may be elected under this Constitution to hold office as President for one or more terms as prescribed by this Article.
A bill for an Act of Parliament seeking to amend this clause and clause (2) of this Article shall not be taken as passed unless—
it is supported at the second and third reading in Parliament by not less than two thirds of all Members of Parliament; and
has been referred to a decision of the people and approved by them in a referendum.
The office of President shall become vacant—
on the expiration of the period specified in this Article; or
if the incumbent dies or resigns or ceases to hold office under Article 107 of this Constitution.
The President may, by writing signed by him or her, and addressed to the Chief Justice, resign from office as President.
The resignation of the President shall take effect when it is received by the Chief Justice.
The Chief Justice shall, immediately upon receiving the resignation of the President under this Article, notify the Vice President, the Speaker and the Electoral Commission of the resignation.