LunagisthubCourt Suspends Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit: What’s Next?
The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy. This decision comes after a suit was filed by lawyer John Aikpokpo-Martins challenging the legality of the policy .
The Nigeria Police Force had resumed issuing tinted glass permits in April 2025 through the Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP). The policy, backed by the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act of 1991, aimed to enhance national security. However, critics argue that it infringes on citizens’ rights and encourages corruption .
The court’s interim order directs the police to maintain the status quo and respect judicial processes pending further proceedings. Senior Advocate Kunle Edun, SAN, who led the petitioner’s legal team, hailed the decision as a significant step in upholding the rule of law .
The police are to suspend enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy until the court delivers its final judgment.
The ruling aims to protect citizens from potential harassment and extortion by police officers.
The court’s decision reinforces the importance of respecting judicial processes and upholding the rule of law .
The case will proceed to further hearings, where the court will determine the legality of the tinted glass permit policy. Until then, motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as the enforcement of the policy remains suspended .
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