Section 87 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 87 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Tenure of office of Auditor-General. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act.

(1) A person holding the office of the Auditor-General for the Federation shall be removed from office by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate praying that he be so removed for inability to discharge the functions of his office (whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or any other cause) or for misconduct.

(2) The Auditor-General shall not be removed from office before such retiring age as may be prescribed by law, save in accordance with the provisions of this section.

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