Two civil society organisations have petitioned the All Progressives Congress, Independent National Electoral Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over the eligibility of Princewill Woyinbrakemi Igbagara to contest the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections.

The petitions, dated May 7, 2026, were separately filed by the Centre for Policy Advocacy and Leadership Development and the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa.

Both groups alleged that Igbagara simultaneously serves as a professor and lecturer at Federal University Otuoke while also holding the position of Special Adviser on Science and Technology to the Bayelsa State Governor.

According to the petitions, the dual roles amount to holding two remunerated public offices at the same time, which they argued violates public service regulations and ethical standards relating to conflict of interest and double remuneration from public funds.

The organisations also cited Section 66(1)(f) of the 1999 Constitution, which states that any person employed in the public service of the federation or a state must resign, retire or withdraw from such employment at least 30 days before contesting elections into the National Assembly.

PAACA, in a petition signed by its Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu, said the organisation was acting in the interest of electoral integrity, democratic accountability and compliance with constitutional provisions.

The group argued that retaining both public positions while pursuing political ambition could raise concerns over abuse of office, unfair access to state resources and misuse of government institutions for political purposes.

PAACA urged the APC, INEC and ICPC to investigate the matter and ensure compliance with constitutional and ethical standards ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Neither Igbagara nor the relevant authorities had publicly responded to the petitions as of Friday.