Paragraph 74 Tenure of office of Ministers
If the House of Assembly passes a resolution, supported by the votes of a majority of all the members of the House, declaring that it has no confidence in the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister does not within seven days of the passing of such a resolution either resign or advise the Governor-General to dissolve Parliament, the Governor-General shall revoke the appointment of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister shall also vacate his office—
if at any time between the holding of a general election and the first sitting of the House of Assembly thereafter he is informed by the Governor-General that the Governor-General in pursuance of Article 73(1) of this Constitution is about to re-appoint him as Prime Minister or to appoint another person as Prime Minister; or
if for any reason other than a dissolution of Parliament the ceases to be a member of the House of Assembly.
A Minister other than the Prime Minister shall vacate his office—
when any person is appointed or re-appointed as Prime Minister;
if for any reason other than a dissolution of Parliament he ceases to be a member of the House from among the members of which he was appointed; or
if his appointment is revoked by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.
If at any time the Prime Minister is required under the provisions of paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) of Article 49 of this Constitution to cease to perform his functions as a member of the House of Assembly, he shall case during such time to perform any of his functions as Prime Minister.
If at any time a Minister other than the Prime Minister is required under the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) of Article 43 or paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) of Article 49 of this Constitution to cease to perform his functions as a member of the House to which he belongs, he shall cease during such time to perform any of his functions as a Minister.