**INEC and NRM: A Tale of Courtroom Drama and Party Politics** As Nigeria's electoral landscape continues to evolve, a recent development has caught the attention of many stakeholders in the country's politics. The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has come out in support of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dismissing allegations of disobedience against the electoral body. This move is not without its implications, as it highlights the intricate dance between the judiciary, political parties, and electoral commissions. At the heart of the matter is a dispute within the NRM, with a faction led by Edozie Njoku attempting to seize control of the party. This faction has been at odds with the party's leadership, accusing them of disobedience to a court order. However, the NRM national chairman, Prince Chinedu Obi, has categorically denied these allegations, describing them as a coordinated attempt to blackmail INEC and unlawfully seize control of the party. The drama unfolded recently when a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to appear before it to answer a contempt charge. However, INEC's counsel, M.S. Bawa, sought an adjournment, citing the chairman's inability to attend due to an emergency. The court subsequently directed that a fresh hearing notice be served on the INEC chairman. Obi alleged that the faction leader, Njoku, had connived with the party's former national chairman, Isaac Chigozie Udeh, to destabilise the party by attempting to convene an emergency convention without the approval of the party's leadership organs. He accused Njoku of attempting to misinterpret a court judgment to create an impression of disobedience on the part of INEC. The NRM's support for INEC has significant implications for Nigeria's electoral landscape. It highlights the need for caution in exploiting the judiciary to destabilise political parties. The Chief Justice of Nigeria has been called upon to caution judicial officers against individuals who seek to use the courts to achieve their personal interests. As Nigeria navigates its complex electoral landscape, the NRM's stance on INEC and the judiciary serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between the three arms of government. The party's call for caution against "forum shoppers" who seek to exploit the judiciary to achieve their personal interests is a timely warning to all stakeholders in Nigeria's politics. Ultimately, the dispute within the NRM highlights the