ADC To File Complaints Against APC At ECOWAS Court Over Edo Attack
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to file a complaint against the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the ECOWAS Court of Human Rights over an alleged attack in Benin, Edo State. The party said the incident involved Peter Obi and other political figures during a visit to the state. Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator […]
CJN charges ECOWAS Court to work out guidelines for judgments enforcement
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the ECOWAS Court of Justice to develop clear procedures that will help member countries enforce its judgments. She made the call in Abuja while receiving the court’s president, Ricardo Goncalves, and a delegation of judges during a courtesy visit. Goncalves explained that the delegation came to […]
Igbo Town Unions drag Lagos demolitions to UN, ECOWAS Court, alleges ethnic bias
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has taken a bold step by petitioning the United Nations Human Rights Council, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice over the alleged demolition of Igbo-owned properties in Lagos State. The group claims that the demolitions, mostly targeting businesses and investments […]
Nigeria tops list of countries disregarding ECOWAS judgements – Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called out Nigeria and other West African countries for not obeying the rulings of the ECOWAS Court. He says this shows that leaders in the region do not truly respect the rule of law. Falana made these comments after President Bola Tinubu praised ECOWAS at its 50th-anniversary celebration in […]
ECOWAS court awards Nigerian man N20m damages after 16 years in prison without trial
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N20 million to a Nigerian man named Moses Abiodun. He spent 16 years in prison without ever being tried in court. The court ruled that this was a serious violation of his human rights. On Thursday, the ECOWAS court also ordered the Nigerian government to release Mr. […]
ECOWAS Court Elects New Leaders as Justice Asante Steps Down
The ECOWAS Court of Justice (CCJ) recently made a significant change in leadership. Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves has been elected as the new President, while Sierra Leone’s Justice Sengu Koroma will serve as the new Vice President. Both judges will hold their positions for a four-year term that cannot be renewed. The election took […]
ECOWAS Court’s Ruling on #EndSARS is a Win, Says DJ Switch
DJ Switch, whose real name is Obianuju Udeh, said the recent ECOWAS court decision on the #EndSARS protest was a victory. DJ Switch mentioned that despite discouragement, she and other victims believed the evidence they provided would be undeniable. The ECOWAS court ordered the Nigerian government to pay N2 million each to DJ Switch, Perpetual […]