A legal confrontation has erupted between the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box Nigeria, over the alleged unauthorised use of the Nigeria Civil Societies’ Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC) name, acronym and logo in publicity for the proposed Summit of the Opposition Parties in Nigeria (SOOPIN).
Ojei, through his solicitors, A.O. Akano & Co. (Blessing Chambers), has issued a 24-hour cease-and-desist/pre-action notice over the use of the NCSADC identity in materials promoting the August 29 summit in Abuja, which lists Hon. Abdulmumin Ohiaré Abdulsalami, also known as “A-Square” or “Abdul Abdul,” as convener.
The lawyers specifically challenged publicity describing the summit as being held “in collaboration with NDC National Directorate for Labour and Civil Society,” arguing that the representation suggests NCSADC is presently associated with or participating in the event without Ojei’s authorisation.
According to the notice, Ojei claims to have conceived and created the NCSADC identity and designed its associated logo, with documentary materials reportedly evidencing its adoption and use during a programme in Abuja in July 2025.
The lawyers maintain that while there may have been previous working relationships involving individuals connected with NCSADC, no continuing authority was granted for the use of the organisation’s name, acronym, logo or identity in connection with the forthcoming SOOPIN summit.
They consequently demanded the immediate removal of all NCSADC branding from flyers, invitations, banners, programmes, websites and social-media publications associated with the event.
The solicitors also demanded an explanation identifying the person or organisation that authorised the disputed use and a written undertaking that the NCSADC identity would not subsequently be used without their clients’ express written consent.
The notice further disclosed that Wong Box Charity Foundation has obtained acceptance for advertisement of trademark applications concerning NCSADC and its associated device/logo, including applications in Classes 41 and 45, while stressing that the applications are not yet completed trademark registrations.
The lawyers warned that failure to comply could trigger civil proceedings and applications for urgent interim and/or interlocutory reliefs, as well as other claims that may arise from alleged unauthorised use, passing off, intellectual-property infringement, misrepresentation and damage to goodwill.
The solicitors, however, clarified that the allegations contained in the notice are based on their clients’ instructions and available documentary materials and do not constitute an independent finding of fact against the NDC or any other party.
The controversy comes as preparations continue for the opposition parties’ summit scheduled for August 29 at the Atiku Abubakar Auditorium, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.
