The Digest:
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to close Coscharis Motors over a dispute involving a "defective" Range Rover Sport sold to customer Florence Ozor for N260 million. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that the FCCPC failed to enforce its own September 2025 settlement orders, which required the car dealer to deliver a new 2024 model at no further cost. The court mandated the FCCPC to shut down the dealer's premises until compliance.
Key Points:
- The vehicle developed recurrent faults, including a defective right taillight, within six months of use.
- The FCCPC had ordered Coscharis Motors to replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price.
- The car dealer failed to comply within the 14-day window and instead sought additional meetings.
- The court declared that the FCCPC is bound by its own orders like any other party.
- The ruling sets a strong precedent for consumer protection in Nigeria's auto industry.
