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Explain the two executive and two judicial powers of the President.

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Executive powers: (a) He appoints the Prime Minister and on his advice, other members of the Council of Ministers. (b) He appoints all top ranking officials, e.g., State Governors, Attorney General and the Chief Election Commissioner. Judicial powers: (a) The President can grant pardon, reduce or remit sentences. (b) He cannot be tried in an ordinary court of law during his tenure of office