The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has yet to receive the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Lokoja setting aside an earlier order relating to the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
The Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, said the commission was aware of media reports on the June 26 judgment but could not comment on its specifics until it obtained and reviewed the court’s decision.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is aware of reports circulating in the media regarding the judgment delivered on Friday, June 26, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside an earlier order concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
“However, as of this moment, the Commission has not yet received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court’s order,” the statement read.
According to the commission, its legal department will study the judgment once the certified copy is received before determining the next course of action.
“Once the Commission’s legal department receives and thoroughly studies the CTC of the judgment, INEC will take an informed, lawful decision in line with the court’s directives.
“Until then, we cannot comment on the specifics of the ruling, and the public is urged to await the Commission’s formal position on the matter,” Oketola added.
