ECOWAS Court Judges Commit to Timely Justice and Compliance

The newly appointed judges of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice have pledged to uphold judicial independence and integrity, address delays in adjudication, and strengthen compliance with the court's judgments. This commitment was made during a five-day orientation program that began on October 20.

President of the Court, Justice Charlyne Brumskine, outlined the priorities of the new judicial college, emphasizing that the court's credibility relies on fairness, impartiality, and integrity in every case. She urged the judges to focus on judicial excellence, collegiality, and effective adjudication, highlighting the need for timely justice and alignment with the court's Strategic Plan for 2026–2030.

Brumskine also stressed the importance of compliance with the court's judgments and the necessity for sustained engagement with ECOWAS member states to enhance the implementation of decisions. The orientation program, themed ‘Becoming an ECOWAS Judge: Judicial Excellence, Institutional Integration and Effective Adjudication,’ aims to prepare judges for their responsibilities and familiarize them with the court's operational framework.