The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has resolved its logo dispute with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following a favorable ruling by the Federal High Court.
Justice J. O. Abdulmalik ordered the commission to upload and officially adopt the modified digital logo specified in the party’s constitution.
NDC leader Seriake Dickson announced the resolution in a statement, commending the judiciary’s intervention.
Our correspondent reports that dispute arose after INEC initially uploaded the updated logo-approved during the NDC’s first National Executive Council meeting-before removing it and reverting to the original registration design.
The party turned to the courts after INEC failed to correct the discrepancy when an association seeking registration as a political party, Peace Movement Party (PMP), had laid claim to the ownership of the logo adopted by the NDC.
The court had earlier ruled against the NDC, claiming that PMP was not joined in the original suit, despite being a critical party to the dispute.
Dickson in the statement, explained that while both versions feature the two-finger victory sign, the modified digital version is the official, constitutionally recognized logo.
He urged candidates and party members to immediately use the approved digital logo across all campaign materials, banners, and posters, directing that candidates who already printed materials with the former logo to transition to the authorized design as soon as possible.
The statement further said the party will launch a formal publicity campaign to guide members and sensitize voters on the correct logo.
Dickson reassured members that the leadership successfully navigated these administrative challenges, confirming that all official activities must now feature the approved digital logo.
aOur correspondent reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) immediately uploaded the new logo of the NDC on its official website following the judgment.
It also updated the party’s leadership on its website recognisisng Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as the national chairman of the NDC, while Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu is national secretary.