The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced discussions with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over plans to replace its existing party logo with a modified version.

The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, saying the proposed modification had already been communicated to INEC following consultations with the electoral commission.

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According to the NDC, however, some administrative requirements are still being addressed before the modified logo can officially replace the existing one. The party therefore directed its candidates, members and supporters to continue using the current logo, featuring a two-finger victory sign, for campaign and other political activities until the process is concluded.

The statement read:

“The NDC, in consultation with INEC, have also modified our logo and notified INEC appropriately, at a meeting INEC themselves attended with us.

“For some reasons, however, there have been some administrative details which we’re working round the clock to resolve before the existing logo would be replaced with the modified version.”

The party stressed that the existing logo remains its approved symbol pending the completion of the engagement with INEC.

“Until then, however, we enjoin all our candidates and members to continue using the old logo, which is also the two-finger victory sign, for campaign purposes, pending the conclusion of all engagements and arrangements with INEC regarding the replacement.”

The development means that the proposed logo has not yet formally replaced the existing symbol, as the necessary administrative processes with INEC are still ongoing.