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NDC vs INEC – Simple Explanation
Around 2017, Seriake Dickson and others began registering the NDC as a political party under Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led then by Mahmood Yakubu.
After registration, INEC objected to NDC’s logo (✌️ two fingers), claiming it was similar to the logo of All Progressives Congress (APC).
Important: APC itself never complained only INEC raised the issue.
INEC ordered NDC to change the logo or risk losing recognition as a political party.
NDC disagreed, insisting their logo (✌️) is clearly different from APC’s broom symbol.
INEC went ahead and refused to recognise NDC as a political party.
NDC took the matter to the Federal High Court.
In 2025, the court ruled in favour of NDC, stating:
The logo is not similar to APC’s.
INEC must recognise NDC as a political party.
INEC must accept its logo and leadership.
INEC had time to appeal the judgment but did not.
Instead, under new leadership, it implemented the court order and recognised NDC.
Because the appeal period has now expired, the judgment is final.
Only INEC had the legal right to appeal not APC or anyone else.
Bottom line:
NDC is officially recognised today because of a final court judgment, and there is no legal issue or cause for concern anymore.
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