156. Term of office of Governor.

• (1) The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
• (2) The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.
• (3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:

Provided that a Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.