COI.156

Term of office of Governor

(1) The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.

⁠(2) The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to he President, resign his office.

⁠(3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:

⁠Provided that a Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.