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ECOWAS Court of Justice

Also known as: Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS · ECOWAS Community Court of Justice · ECOWAS Community Court

ECOWAS Court of Justice — regional judicial institution that hears cases on African Charter rights and enforces judgments across West African member states.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana. …

    Richard Ahiagbah questions ECOWAS Court ruling on Torkornoo case

  3. Joy Online

    … ions Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called for a future government to revisit what he described as the mistreatment of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, following the dismissal of her case by the ECOWAS Court of Justice …

    Future government must revisit Torkornoo matter – Richard Ahiagbah

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The ECOWAS Community Court has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, against the Republic of Ghana, according to Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai. …

    ECOWAS Court dismisses former Chief Justice’s suit against Ghana

  5. Joy Online

    The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana, according to Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai. …

    ECOWAS Court dismisses ex-Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s suit against Ghana

  6. Joy Online

    … nk is comfortable (profitable) while the nation’s economic temperature is uncontrollable, then it has failed to play a fatherly role. ******* The writer, Alexander Agambila Awine, is a chartered accountant and chartered petroleum economist working with the ECOWAS Court of Justice …

    The BoG Debate: Using the wrong marking scheme for the right answers
  7. May 2026

  8. Joy Online

    The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS has undertaken a sensitisation mission and external court sessions in Conakry, Guinea. …

    ECOWAS Court of Justice holds sensitisation mission and external court session in Guinea
Politics

Former Chief Justice Torkornoo's removal challenge spans multiple court battles

The News

Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has mounted a multi-pronged legal challenge to her removal, involving five Supreme Court cases, three High Court suits (one abandoned), and a regional ECOWAS Court case that was dismissed on June 24, 2026, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai.

Why it matters

Former Chief Justice Torkornoo's multi-pronged legal challenge reveals the scale and complexity of Ghana's ongoing constitutional crisis following her removal.

8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Former Chief Justice Torkornoo's removal challenge spans multiple court battles

    Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has mounted a multi-pronged legal challenge to her removal, involving five Supreme Court cases, three High Court suits (one abandoned), and a regional ECOWAS Court case that was dismissed on June 24, 2026, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. ECOWAS court dismisses Torkornoo suspension challenge

    The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against Ghana, ending regional court proceedings over her suspension and removal from office. Legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor reflected that such constitutional disputes unfold on parallel legal and political tracks, with courts applying legal principles while public discourse develops independently along political lines.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. NACOC deputy chief rejects Torkornoo unfair trial claims

    Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, has dismissed suspended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's claims of an unfair trial, stating that constitutional procedures were followed and that she was served with documents, allowed to respond within about 10 days, and given opportunity to be heard.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Suame MP claims Torkornoo removal process was politically driven

    Suame MP John Darko told Newsfile that the removal proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, though framed in legal terms, were inherently political and reflected a predetermined political intention by actors involved. He argued that while the case engaged constitutional and human rights questions, the underlying dynamics pointed to a politically driven process rather than a purely judicial dispute.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. Suame MP praises former Chief Justice over ECOWAS case

    The Member of Parliament for Suame has commended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for pursuing legal redress after the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissed her application, saying she demonstrated exemplary commitment to the rule of law and urged citizens to follow lawful procedures when seeking justice.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Newsfile to discuss Torkornoo, drug seizures and party tensions

    Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Newsfile tackles Torkornoo case, drug seizure and party tensions

    Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. ECOWAS Court President urges members to enforce regional judgments

    The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice called on Member States to translate their commitment to enforcing the Court's judgments into concrete action, citing enforcement as a pressing challenge for the regional judicial system. The call came at the Second Meeting of Competent National Authorities in Cotonou, Benin, which brought together officials from eight West African countries to operationalise mechanisms for enforcing Court judgments.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. NPP official calls for future review of Torkornoo removal

    The NPP's Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagba, has called on a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, describing the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of her claims against Ghana as "deeply disappointing" and alleging the process was unprecedented and hurried with constitutional safeguards disregarded.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NPP official urges Ghanaians to defend judicial independence after Torkornoo ruling

    NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending judicial independence following the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's claims, arguing the development has implications for constitutional governance and democratic institutions beyond her individual case.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NPP's Ahiagbah criticises ECOWAS Court dismissal of Torkornoo claims

    Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications of the NPP, expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice's decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against Ghana, arguing the ruling raises concerns about the ability of regional judicial institutions to protect public officials from political persecution.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. NPP calls for future review of former Chief Justice Torkornoo case

    The NPP Communications Director has called for a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, whose case was dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, arguing that the matter reflects broader concerns about institutional independence and governance in Ghana.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. ECOWAS Court dismisses all claims by former Chief Justice against Ghana

    The ECOWAS Community Court has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana, rejecting her allegations and her request for US$10 million in damages. The court ruled that Ghana did not violate any of the applicant's rights under the African Charter.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. ECOWAS Court dismisses all claims by former Chief Justice Torkornoo

    The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against Ghana, including her challenge to her suspension and removal from office. The court also declined to award the US$10 million in damages she sought, finding that Ghana had not violated any of her rights under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Opinion: BoG financial debate obscured by politics

    An opinion piece argues that debate over the Bank of Ghana's published financial reports has become politicized rather than focused on substantive accounting and economic analysis, with critics using standards inconsistently depending on their political position.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. ECOWAS Court holds outreach and court sessions in Guinea

    The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice conducted a sensitisation mission and external court sessions in Conakry, Guinea from May 13–18, engaging stakeholders across government, judiciary, civil society, and the public to raise awareness of the court's role and accessibility. During hybrid court sittings from 15–18 May, the court delivered 16 decisions and heard 8 cases.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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