(c) (d) (e) be at least forty years of age, be literate , not have been convicted of an offence involving honesty or moral turpitude. Nomination and Election of the President of the Republic 54 (1) Any eligible voter may nominate whoever he/she deems fit for the office of the President of the Republic; however, the Presidential candidate shall be seconded by a number of eligible voters as specified by law. (2) The Presidential candidate who wins more than fifty percent of the total votes of the polling electorate shall be the President elect. (3) Where the percentage mentioned in sub-Article (2) above is not attained, there shall be a run-off election between the two presidential candidates who have obtained the highest number of votes. Postponement of Elections of the President 55 (1) Where election of the President of the Republic is not possible for any reason, as shall be decided by the National Elections Commission according to the election law, the National Elections Commission shall fix a new date for the elections as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty days from the scheduled election date. (2) Pending the holding of the postponed elections, the incumbent President of the Republic shall continue as a caretaker President; and his tenure shall be extended until the President elect takes the oath of office. Oath of the President 56 To assume office, the President of the Republic elect shall take the following oath before the National Legislature:“ I……….………….swear by Almighty God, that as the President of the Republic of the Sudan, I shall be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of the Sudan and shall diligently and honestly discharge my duties and responsibilities in a consultative manner to foster the welfare and development of the nation; that I shall obey, preserve and defend the Constitution 20