By Chinaza Chukwuma

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to approve and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress 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 Nigeria Democratic Congress National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

The judgment, delivered by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik, followed a suit instituted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress after INEC allegedly removed the party’s modified logo from its database and replaced it with the old association logo under which it was initially registered.

The development comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with campaign materials and party symbols expected to feature prominently in the mobilization of supporters and candidates.

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

According to him, INEC initially uploaded the new logo but subsequently removed it and reinstated the old association logo without communicating any valid reason to the party.

The NDC noted that it first attempted to resolve the matter administratively but resorted to litigation after INEC failed to make the requested correction.

Delivering judgment in the suit, Justice Abdulmalik ordered INEC to approve the modified logo, including its symbol and colors, 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 colors, 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 granted an order of 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 settled the dispute over the logo and directed its candidates and members to immediately adopt the approved symbol on campaign materials and other party paraphernalia.

He said, We thank the judiciary for its timely intervention and for directing INEC to upload and utilize the NDC’s modified digital logo.

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

We recognize that some candidates and members may have already produced materials bearing the old logo. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. The Nigeria Democratic Congress appreciates all party members and candidates for their patience and understanding during this period.

Going forward, the Nigeria Democratic Congress will intensify public sensitization on the party’s official logo. We assure our supporters and candidates that there is nothing to worry about. We are in this together.