NDC directs candidates, members to use modified symbol on campaign materials
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) for elections conducted by the commission.
The court also restrained INEC from stopping or interfering with the party’s use of its digitally designed “two-finger” victory sign as its 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 party after it alleged that INEC removed its modified logo from its database and replaced it with the old association logo under which the party was initially registered.
The ruling comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with party symbols expected to play a major role in campaigns and voter mobilisation.
According to Director, the NDC’s National Executive Committee approved the modified logo at its meeting on March 25, 2026, after which the party forwarded it to INEC.
He said the electoral commission initially uploaded the new logo but later removed it and restored the old association logo without providing what the party considered a valid explanation.
Director said the NDC first attempted to resolve the matter administratively but turned to the court after its efforts failed to produce the desired correction.
Delivering judgment, Justice Abdulmalik directed INEC to approve the modified logo, including its symbol and colours, for the NDC’s official use.
The court described the symbol as a digitally designed “two-finger victory sign” with a blue background and the acronym “NDC” written in red on top.
The judge also granted a perpetual injunction restraining INEC, its agents, servants and officers from stopping or interfering with the NDC’s use of the approved logo.
Reacting to the judgment, Director said the ruling had settled the dispute and directed all NDC candidates and members to immediately adopt the approved symbol on campaign materials and other party paraphernalia.
He said the party appreciated the judiciary for what he described as its timely intervention in the matter.
The NDC spokesman acknowledged that some candidates and members might have already produced campaign materials bearing the old logo, and expressed regret over any inconvenience caused.
He urged members and supporters to use only the approved logo on banners, posters and other publicity materials going forward.
Director said the party would intensify public sensitisation to ensure that candidates, members and supporters were familiar with the official symbol ahead of the 2027 elections.
He assured NDC supporters that the party had resolved the issue and urged them to remain united as preparations for the elections gather momentum.
