Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
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- Jurisdiction
- Namibia
- Provision
- 134
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- in force
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Official sourceArticle 134 Election of the First President
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 28 hereof, the first President of
Namibia shall be the person elected to that office by the Constituent Assembly
by a simple majority of all its members.
(2) The first President of Namibia shall be deemed to have been elected under
Article 28 hereof and upon assuming office shall have all the powers,
functions, duties and immunities of a President elected under that Article.
(3) Notwithstanding Article 29(3), the first President of Namibia may hold office
as President for three terms.
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Constitution of the Republic of Namibia · mawlr.gov.na · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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