📜 Official Text

(1) In the event of a vacancy in the office of President by reason of death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the Vice-President shall act as President until a new President enters upon office. (2) When the President is unable to discharge functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-President shall discharge those functions until the President resumes duties. (3) While so acting, the Vice-President has all the powers and immunities of the President and is entitled to the President's emoluments, allowances and privileges.