Vacancy in Office

A vacancy in the Vice-President’s office can occur in any of the following ways:

1. On the expiry of his tenure of five years.

2. By his resignation.

3. On his removal.

4. By his death.6

5. Otherwise, for example, when he becomes disqualified to hold office or when his election is declared void.

When the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting vicepresident, an election to fill the vacancy

must be held before the expiration of the term.

If the office falls vacant by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, then election to fill the vacancy should be held as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy. The newly- elected vice-president remains in office for a full term of five years from the date he assumes charge of his office.