NDC Wins Big Against INEC: Court Orders Immediate Use of Party’s Modified Logo
By Passman Akpos
ABUJA — The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately upload and utilise the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the party’s political activities and elections.
The judgment was delivered on September 8, 2026, by Hon. Justice J. O. Abdulmalik in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1814/2026, instituted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress against INEC.
The court order specifically recognised the NDC’s modified logo, described in the judgment as featuring a two-finger victory sign on a blue background, with “NDC” written in red, and directed that the logo be uploaded to INEC’s official website for use by the party.
Reacting to the judgment, former Bayelsa State Governor and founder of NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, described the ruling as a victory for the party and a vindication of its position.
According to Dickson, the party had approved and forwarded the modified logo to INEC following its first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, after which the electoral commission initially uploaded it.
He said the party was subsequently surprised when INEC removed the modified logo and reverted to the old association logo under which the NDC was originally registered.
Dickson explained that the party gave INEC sufficient opportunity to resolve the matter administratively before resorting to litigation.
“We therefore commend the judiciary for its timely intervention and welcome the judgment directing INEC to forthwith upload and utilise our modified digital logo,” Dickson said.
He maintained that the judgment had upheld what the party considers its legitimate position while ensuring that due process was respected.
The former governor also appealed to NDC candidates and members to immediately begin using the court-recognised logo on campaign materials, including banners, posters and other publicity materials.
He acknowledged that some candidates might already have produced campaign materials bearing the previous logo, expressing regret over the inconvenience caused by the change.
However, he stressed that both logos carry the party’s two-finger victory symbol, while urging members to transition to the constitutionally approved modified digital logo.
Dickson further moved to reassure party members against panic, insisting that the NDC has experienced leaders capable of navigating the challenges confronting the party.
“I want to assure everyone that the party has experienced and strategic leaders who understand what we are doing. Therefore, nobody should panic,” he said.
He described the dispute over the logo as part of what he called the “administrative machinations” the party has continued to confront, adding that the NDC would not retreat from political battles.
“We are democratic fighters. We do not run away from battles,” Dickson declared.
The court’s order, as contained in the certified judgment document, directs that the NDC’s modified logo design, including its symbol and colours, be immediately uploaded to INEC’s official website for the party’s political purposes, including elections conducted by the commission.
Dickson expressed gratitude to God and the judiciary for what he described as another vindication of the party’s position.
He subsequently directed all NDC candidates and party members to use and refer to the constitutionally approved modified digital logo in campaign and party-related materials with immediate effect.
The party, he said, would issue a formal statement and commence publicity and sensitisation efforts to ensure that its candidates, members and the voting public are properly informed about the development.
He also urged members and supporters to remain steadfast as the party continues its political activities.
“Together, we remain focused in SERVICE. Together, we move forward.”
NDC all the way!
