From 1962 to 1963, the head of state under the Constitution of 1962 was the queen of Uganda, Elizabeth II, who was also the monarch of other Commonwealth realms.
Uganda removed Elizabeth II as head of state under a 1963 constitutional amendment and the monarch and governor-general were replaced by a ceremonial president.
In the event of a vacancy, the chief justice would have served as the officer administering the government under a dormant commission.
The president was elected by the Parliament for a 5-year term from among the kings of Uganda’s five kingdoms and constitutional heads of districts, which were the monarchs of the non-federated entities.
General Bazilio Olara-Okello led a coup d'état that overthrew President Obote and his government.