The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise, approve and upload the modified logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for use in elections.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order in a judgment delivered on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a suit filed by the NDC against the electoral commission.
The court directed INEC to approve the party’s modified logo, including its symbol and colours, for use as the NDC’s official logo for all purposes as a political party, including all elections conducted by the commission.
The modified design features a digitally designed two-finger victory sign on a blue background, with the acronym “NDC” written in red. The court also ordered INEC to immediately upload the logo to its official website.
Justice Abdulmalik further granted a perpetual injunction restraining INEC, its officers, agents and representatives from interfering with the NDC’s use of the modified logo.
The court also declared that INEC’s refusal to permit the NDC to modify its colours and logo design was unconstitutional and illegal, holding that the decision infringed on the party’s constitutional and statutory rights.
The NDC’s National Leader, former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, welcomed the judgment, describing it as a vindication of the party’s position in its dispute with INEC.
Dickson said the party’s National Executive Committee had approved the modified logo and forwarded it to INEC. According to him, the commission initially uploaded the design but later removed it and reverted to the older association logo without giving the party a reason.
Following the judgment, Dickson directed all NDC candidates and members to immediately adopt the modified logo on campaign materials, including banners, posters and other publicity materials. He acknowledged that some candidates may have already produced materials bearing the former logo but urged them to transition to the court-approved design.
The development comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, in which the NDC is fielding former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate. The party had previously faced legal disputes over its registration and logo, making the latest ruling significant to its preparations for the elections.
