Newly appointed ECOWAS judges pledge judicial independence – Daily Trust

The new school of judges of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, have pledged to uphold judicial independence, integrity and impartiality, strengthen collegiality and promote well timed and efficient supply of justice.
Hon Justice Charlyne Brumskine, President of the Court, reiterated the dedication of the judges in her opening speech delivered on 19 October 2026, to mark the start of a five-day orientation programme for the newly appointed judges, held underneath the theme, “Becoming an ECOWAS Judge: Judicial Excellence, Institutional Integration and Effective Adjudication.”
Congratulating her colleagues on their assumption of workplace on 13 October 2026, Justice Brumskine emphasised that serving on the regional Court required an intensive understanding of the ECOWAS authorized order, the Court’s jurisdiction and procedures, and its jurisprudence developed over greater than 20 years.
The President recognized three priorities for the brand new school of Judges: independence and integrity; collegiality; and effectiveness.
She burdened that “public confidence in the Court depends on the fairness, impartiality and integrity demonstrated in every case.”
She emphasised the significance of rigorous deliberation, mutual respect and consistency in judicial selections.
She highlighted the necessity to deal with delays and enhance the well timed supply of justice and align judicial work with the Court’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030.

She additional underscored the necessity for sustained engagement with Member States to strengthen compliance with the Court’s judgments.