The Nigerian Bar Association has warned that it may be forced to filed a contempt proceeding against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over his order to his men to resume enforcing the suspended motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy.
The Association also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene on the issue by calling on the Police boss to obey a court directive on the matter.
The NBA made the threat on Tuesday, in a statement signed by its President Afam Osigwe, saying the IGP is planning to proceed with the enforcement from next year.
On Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin issued a statement where he said the enforcement will commence on January 2, 2026.
Reacting, the NBA said the IGP had initially agreed to suspend enforcement and abide by court directives on the issue.
Osigwe said the motion for interlocutory injunction, which the NBA-SPIDEL filed, was struck out on December 12, 2025, based on the IGP’s undertaking in court.
He said the Police’s announcement to resume enforcement just one day later amounted to “reckless overreach” and a “contemptuous disregard for the authority of the court.”
He urged the IGP to withdraw the statement and halt enforcement pending the final determination of related court actions.
The NBA also directed its branches and the Human Rights Committee to provide legal representation to any Nigerian harassed, arrested, or penalised under the policy.
Citing the Supreme Court’s decision in Governor of Lagos State v. Ojukwu (1986) 1 NWLR (Pt. 18) 621, the association warned that disregard for court orders undermines constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
“It is our sincere hope that the Nigeria Police Force will retrace its steps and respect the authority of the courts.
“Should the Inspector General of Police fail or refuse to heed this lawful admonition, the Nigerian Bar Association will commence committal proceedings against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, until they purge themselves of contempt.
“Appropriate professional proceedings will also be initiated against any counsel found to have misled the Court,” NBA said.
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