CSO Calls on INEC to Probe Barrister Egwuaba’s Dual Roles in APM and NDC

A civil society organisation has flagged a potential breach of the Electoral Act by alleging that Barrister Reuben Egwuaba serves as National Legal Adviser for both the Allied Peoples Movement and the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The group points out that one appointment was reportedly made “by court order,” creating a direct conflict with Section 77 of the amended Act, which bars membership in more than one party. Penalties for dual membership include fines up to ₦10 million or two years’ imprisonment. The organisation says holding a key NEC office in two parties simultaneously could itself constitute a criminal offence. The CSO has urged the parties, the individual involved, and electoral authorities to clarify records or face legal sanctions to uphold transparency and the rule of law.

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