National Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured a legal victory after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to upload and use the party’s modified digital logo for all official purposes.
The party’s National Leader and Founder, Senator Henry Dickson, announced the development on Thursday, describing the judgment as a major victory for the party and a confirmation of its lawful position.
According to Dickson, the judgment was delivered by Justice J. O. Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who granted the prayers of the NDC in its suit against INEC over the use of the party’s logo.
He explained that the party had approved a modified digital logo during its first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and forwarded it to INEC, which initially uploaded it before later removing it without explanation and reverting to the association’s old logo.
Dickson said the party resorted to legal action after waiting for INEC to reverse the decision without success.
“We therefore commend the judiciary for its timely intervention and welcome the judgment directing INEC to forthwith upload and utilise our modified digital logo. We commend the judiciary for upholding the party’s legitimate position and ensuring that due process is respected,” he said.
The former Bayelsa State governor also praised party members and candidates for remaining patient throughout the legal dispute.
“We urge all candidates and party members to forthwith adopt and utilise the approved logo in all campaign materials, including banners, posters and other publicity materials,” Dickson stated.
He reassured members that there was no reason for concern, insisting that the party’s leadership remained focused on protecting its interests.
“I want to assure everyone that the party has experienced and strategic leaders who understand what we are doing. Therefore, nobody should panic. Members are free to raise questions and concerns, but there is absolutely no reason for panic,” he added.
Acknowledging that some candidates had already produced campaign materials bearing the previous logo, Dickson expressed regret over the inconvenience but stressed that both logos retain the party’s two-finger victory sign.
He directed candidates to immediately switch to the constitutionally approved logo, describing it as the authentic party symbol and the one more widely recognised.
Dickson further described the logo dispute as one of the administrative challenges the party had encountered but maintained that the NDC would continue to defend its rights through lawful means.
“We regard the challenges surrounding this matter as part of the administrative machinations we have continued to confront. But we want to assure our members that we are democratic fighters. We do not run away from battles,” he said.
He thanked the judiciary for what he described as another affirmation of the party’s position and announced that the NDC would begin a publicity campaign to educate members, candidates and the voting public on the use of the approved logo.
The NDC leader urged members and supporters to remain united and committed to the party’s objectives as preparations for future elections continue.
