The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has urged Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to adhere strictly to the Federal High Court’s recent decision suspending the enforcement of tinted glass permits nationwide. The organization insists that this judicial ruling is binding on the Nigeria Police Force and must be respected without delay.
In a declaration issued by its national president, Comrade Kehinde Taiga, the CDHR highlighted the necessity for immediate compliance with the Warri-based court‘s directive. Taiga cautioned that any continuation of tinted glass permit enforcement by police officers would constitute contempt of court and a blatant violation of legal authority.
He emphasized that the CDHR will not condone any defiance of judicial orders, warning that such actions set a perilous example that weakens democratic principles and leaves citizens vulnerable to unlawful detentions, bribery, and intimidation.
“Ignoring judicial rulings erodes the core of democratic governance and the rule of law. It subjects law-abiding individuals to arbitrary arrests, exploitation, and harassment under a policy currently under judicial scrutiny,” Taiga stated.
Moreover, the CDHR alerted that non-compliance with the court’s injunction risks igniting mass public dissent, potentially surpassing the scale of the 2020 #EndSARS demonstrations.
“There is growing public frustration with abuses of authority and disregard for constitutional processes,” Taiga remarked.
The human rights organization called on the IGP to immediately cease all enforcement related to tinted glass permits and to uphold the court’s suspension order until the legal matter reaches a final resolution.
Previously, the Federal High Court in Warri had mandated a halt to the tinted glass permit enforcement amid widespread public concern over reported police misconduct linked to the policy’s implementation.
