The court ordered INEC to recognize, use the NDC logo for all elections

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and use the modified digital logo of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for all elections conducted by the commission.

The National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Director Osa, who announced this in a statement on Thursday, said the court also prohibited INEC from stopping or interfering with the NDC’s use of the digitally designed “two fingers” victory sign as the party’s official logo.

The ruling, delivered by Justice JO Abdulmalik, was a follow-up to the NDC’s lawsuit after INEC allegedly removed the party’s modified logo from its database and replaced it with the logo of the old association on which the party was registered.

In his statement, the Director said the first meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee held on March 25, 2026 approved the logo change and forwarded it to INEC.

According to him, INEC initially uploaded a new logo but later deleted it and reinstalled the association’s old logo without conveying a valid reason to the party.

The NDC noted that it first attempted to resolve the matter administratively but was forced to resort to litigation after INEC failed to make the requested corrections.

Delivering judgment in the suit, Justice Abdulmalik ordered INEC to approve the modification of the logo, including its symbols and colors, for official use by the party.

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The court ordered: “That the defendant, INEC, itself, its employees, agents and officers shall, however, immediately approve changes to the design of the plaintiff’s logo, including its symbols and colors, which is a digitally designed ‘two finger victory sign’ with a blue background and the word ‘NDC’ written in red thereon, for use by the plaintiff, NDC as its official logo for all purposes as a political party, including for all general elections conducted by the defendant INEC in Nigeria.”

The court further granted a continuing injunction prohibiting INEC from stopping or interfering with the use of the digitally designed “two-finger” victory sign by the NDC.

Responding to the decision, the Director said that the decision had resolved the dispute over the logo and directed candidates and their members to immediately adopt the approved symbol on campaign materials and other party paraphernalia.

He said, “We thank the court for its timely intervention and directed INEC to upload and use the modified NDC digital logo.

“All candidates and party members are hereby directed to adopt and use only the approved NDC logo on all campaign materials and paraphernalia, including banners, posters and other publicity items.

“We are aware that some candidates and members may have produced material bearing the old logo. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. The NDC appreciates all party members and candidates for their patience and understanding during this period.

“Going forward, the NDC will increase public awareness of the party’s official logo. We assure our supporters and candidates that there is nothing to worry about. We face it together.”