INEC Sued Over Nigeria Democratic Congress Registration

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing legal action as a group led by Ahidjo Ibrahim Karlahi has filed a suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the Federal High Court, Abuja. The suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1115/2026, was filed on June 2, 2026.

The plaintiffs, including former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson and senior advocate Bankol Joel Akomolaf, allege that INEC unlawfully registered the NDC, violating several constitutional provisions related to electoral processes. They argue that INEC does not have absolute discretion to register political parties without ensuring compliance with the law.

The plaintiffs are seeking a declaration to nullify the certificate of registration issued to the NDC and to compel INEC to revoke the party's registration. Additionally, they are requesting a perpetual injunction to prevent INEC from recognizing or accepting the NDC's registration for electoral purposes and to stop the NDC from presenting itself as a registered political party.