Article 150. Removal of Deputy President
Official Constitutional Text
150. (1) The Deputy President may be removed from office—
(a) on the ground of physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of the office; or
(b) on impeachment—
(i) on the ground of a gross violation of a provision of this Constitution or any other law;
(ii) where there are serious reasons to believe that the Deputy President has committed a crime under national or international law; or
(iii) for gross misconduct.
(2) The provisions of Articles 144 and 145 relating to the removal of the President shall apply, with the necessary modifications, to the removal of the Deputy President.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
Article 150 explains how a Deputy President can be removed from office before their term ends. A Deputy President can be taken out of power for two main reasons: being physically or mentally too sick to work, or being impeached for breaking the constitution, committing a serious crime, or engaging in gross misconduct. The legal process for removing them follows the exact same rules used for the President, meaning Parliament must set up a medical tribunal for health issues or conduct a full vote in both the National Assembly and the Senate for impeachment.