Lawyers representing Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box Nigeria, have issued a 24-hour cease-and-desist notice over the alleged unauthorised use of the name, acronym, logo and identity of the Nigeria Civil Societies’ Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC) in publicity materials for the proposed Summit of the Opposition Parties in Nigeria (SOOPIN).
The notice, dated August 24, 2026, was issued by A.O. Akano & Co. (Blessing Chambers) and addressed to Hon. Abdulmumin Ohiaré Abdulsalami, identified as the convener of SOOPIN, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nigeria, and the NDC National Directorate for Labour and Civil Society.
The proposed summit is scheduled for August 29, 2026, at the Atiku Abubakar Auditorium, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.
According to the legal notice, Ojei and the Wong Box Charity Foundation object to the alleged use of the NCSADC identity in connection with the summit without their authorisation.
The lawyers contend that the use of the name, acronym and logo in promotional materials could create the impression that NCSADC authorised, endorsed, sponsored or was collaborating with the proposed summit.
They maintained that their clients had not granted such permission.
The solicitors specifically raised objections to the alleged display of the NCSADC name and logo on flyers, invitations, banners, programmes, advertisements, websites and social-media publications associated with the event.
They also questioned representations suggesting collaboration involving NCSADC and the NDC National Directorate for Labour and Civil Society, arguing that such references could imply an association with the summit that had not been authorised by their clients.
The notice further referred to steps taken by the Wong Box Charity Foundation towards protecting the NCSADC name and associated device/logo through trademark applications.
The lawyers, however, noted that acceptance of the applications for advertisement should not be construed as completed trademark registration.
They demanded the immediate cessation of the alleged unauthorised use and the removal of the NCSADC name, acronym and logo from publicity and other materials connected with the summit.
The lawyers also demanded that the recipients refrain from representing NCSADC as collaborating with, endorsing, sponsoring, convening, organising or participating in the summit unless express written authorisation is obtained.
In addition, they requested the preservation of relevant records, including correspondence, artwork, design files, social-media records, invoices and other materials relating to the creation, publication and distribution of the disputed materials.
With the summit scheduled for August 29, the lawyers demanded a written response and confirmation of compliance within 24 hours of receipt of the notice.
They warned that failure to comply could result in further legal action, including civil proceedings and applications for urgent interim or interlocutory relief, as well as other remedies available under applicable law.
The solicitors nevertheless indicated that the notice was intended to provide an opportunity for the matter to be resolved before further legal action becomes necessary.
No response from the summit organisers or the other parties named in the notice was contained in the material reviewed for this report.
The allegations and demands contained in the notice therefore remain the position of Ojei, the foundation and their legal representatives and have not been judicially determined.
