Court orders INEC to recognise NDC’s modified two-finger logo

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to approve and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party’s official symbol.

The development followed a suit filed by the NDC seeking to compel the electoral commission to recognise its modified logo, which was adopted by the party and subsequently forwarded to INEC.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq, the party said the court’s decision had resolved the dispute over the logo and affirmed its right to use the new design for political activities and elections.

The party said its First National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on March 25, 2026, approved the modified logo, after which it was formally submitted to INEC.

According to the NDC, INEC initially uploaded the new logo but later removed it and reinstated the old association logo under which the party was originally registered.

The party said it gave the commission time to resolve the matter administratively but was forced to approach the court after its efforts did not yield the desired result.

Delivering judgment in the case, Justice J.O. Abdulmalik ordered INEC to approve the modified logo, including its symbol and colours, for use by the NDC in all political activities and elections conducted by the commission.

The court order stated that INEC “shall forthwith approve the modified logo design of the Plaintiff, including its symbol and colours,” describing the symbol as a digitally designed “two-finger victory sign” with a blue background and the word “NDC” written in red on top.

The court also granted a perpetual injunction restraining INEC from stopping or interfering with the party’s use of the digital two-finger logo.

Reacting to the judgment, the NDC expressed appreciation to the judiciary for what it described as a timely intervention in the matter.

The party said, “We thank the Judiciary for its timely intervention and for directing INEC to upload and utilise the NDC’s modified digital logo.”

The NDC also directed its candidates and members to immediately adopt the approved logo on campaign materials, including banners, posters and other publicity materials.

It, however, acknowledged that some members and candidates might have already produced campaign materials carrying the old logo.

“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 statement read.

The party further announced plans to intensify public sensitisation to ensure that supporters and candidates are familiar with the newly approved symbol.

It assured members that the court ruling had settled the matter and urged them to remain confident ahead of forthcoming political activities.

“We assure our supporters and candidates that there is nothing to worry about. We are in this together,” the NDC said.