Section 127 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 127 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 Auditor-General under section 126 (1) of this Constitution shall be removed from office by the Governor of the State acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the House of Assembly 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) An Auditor-General shall not been 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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