The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to approve and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for all elections conducted by the commission.
The court also restrained INEC from stopping or interfering with the NDC’s use of its digitally designed “two-finger” victory sign as the party’s official logo.
The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The judgment, delivered by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik, followed a suit filed by the NDC after the party alleged that INEC removed its modified logo from its database and replaced it with the old association logo under which the party was originally registered.
The development comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with party symbols and campaign materials expected to play a key role in the mobilisation of supporters and candidates.
According to Director, the party’s first National Executive Committee meeting, held on March 25, 2026, approved the modified logo, which was subsequently forwarded to INEC.
He said the commission initially uploaded the new logo but later removed it and reinstated the old association logo without providing the party with a valid explanation.
The NDC said it first sought to resolve the matter through administrative channels but turned to the courts after INEC failed to make the requested correction.
In his judgment, Justice Abdulmalik ordered INEC to approve the modified logo, including its symbol and colours, for the party’s official use.
The court ordered: “That the defendant, INEC, by itself, its servants, agents, and officers howsoever, shall forthwith approve the modified logo design of the plaintiff, including its symbol and colours, which is a digitally designed ‘two-finger victory sign’ with a blue background and the word ‘NDC’ written in red on top, for use by the plaintiff, NDC as its official logo for all purposes as a political party, including for all elections conducted by the defendant INEC in Nigeria.”
The court further issued a perpetual injunction restraining INEC from stopping or interfering with the NDC’s use of the digitally designed “two-finger” victory sign.
Reacting to the judgment, Director said the ruling had resolved the dispute over the party’s logo and directed all candidates and members to immediately adopt the approved symbol on campaign materials and other party paraphernalia.
“We thank the judiciary for its timely intervention and for directing INEC to upload and utilise the NDC’s modified digital logo,” he said.
“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 recognise that some candidates and members may have already produced materials bearing the old logo. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. The NDC appreciates all party members and candidates for their patience and understanding during this period.
“Going forward, the NDC will intensify public sensitisation on the party’s official logo. We assure our supporters and candidates that there is nothing to worry about. We are in this together.”
