INEC awaits court judgment copy before commenting on NDC case
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated it has not yet received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of a recent Federal High Court judgment concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The commission’s spokesperson, Adedayo Oketola, emphasized that INEC is aware of media reports about the ruling but will not comment until it reviews the official document. The court’s decision has sparked reactions from political figures and groups, with the NDC planning to challenge the judgment. INEC maintains it will announce its official stance after thoroughly studying the court’s order.
What we know
- INEC has not received the Certified True Copy of the Federal High Court judgment regarding the NDC.
- The commission is aware of media reports on the June 26, 2026 judgment but will not comment until it reviews the official document.
- Justice Isah Dashen set aside an earlier judgment of December 10, 2025, which had directed INEC to register the NDC as a political party.
- The court ordered all parties to return to their previous positions and called for a fresh hearing with all necessary parties joined.
- The NDC rejected the decision and plans to appeal, while INEC will determine its next steps after reviewing the CTC.
