ECOWAS Court of Justice

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

West African regional court that dismissed former Chief Justice Torkornoo's removal challenge in June 2026.

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June 2026
24 JunJoy 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 JunJoy 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
May 2026
19 MayJoy 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

Afenyo-Markin's judicial criticism compared to unlicensed broadcasting

The News

An opinion piece argues that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is behaving "like a Tarzan," defying laws by making personal insults against judges under the guise of criticism, drawing a parallel to Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby's unlicensed 1994 radio station. The writer distinguishes between lawful criticism and unlawful personal insults, contending that Afenyo-Markin's allegations that judges serve "the interests of their paymasters" constitute insults that require proof.

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Yesterday

Afenyo-Markin's judicial criticism compared to unlicensed broadcasting
An opinion piece argues that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is behaving "like a Tarzan," defying laws by making personal insults against judges under the guise of criticism, drawing a parallel to Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby's unlicensed 1994 radio station. The writer distinguishes between lawful criticism and unlawful personal insults, contending that Afenyo-Markin's allegations that judges serve "the interests of their paymasters" constitute insults that require proof.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

UPSA Law Dean to keynote ECOWAS Court conference in Dakar
Professor Kofi Abotsi, Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, will deliver the keynote address at a high-level gathering of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Dakar, Senegal, scheduled for September 21 to 25, 2026. He will speak on the intersection between the Court's work, justice and innovation, and the future of West African regional integration.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Mahama nominates three candidates for Supreme Court positions
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Court of Appeal judges and a former President of the Ghana Bar Association for appointment to the Supreme Court, a move that will increase the apex court's membership if approved. The nominees — Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson — will appear before Parliament's Appointments Committee for vetting before submission to the House for approval.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of CJ Torkornoo removal
Ghana's Supreme Court issued an 84-page judgment affirming the constitutionality of the procedure used to remove former Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, dismissing consolidated lawsuits that challenged the President's actions and the Council of State's role. The decision clarified the removal process, upheld the self-executing nature of Article 146, and set a precedent for future constitutional disputes over judicial independence and executive authority.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

Supreme Court dismisses four cases challenging Torkonoo removal
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office, finding no legal basis to grant relief. This follows the ECOWAS Court's rejection last week of applications seeking to overturn her removal, closing legal challenges at both the domestic and regional levels.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
DCOP Akolgo reveals role in petition against former Chief Justice Torkornoo
DCOP Ayamga Akolgo has disclosed that he was one of the petitioners seeking the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, citing her abuse of judicial office, incompetence, and lack of judicial temperament. He states the President found merit in his petition and took action following consultation with the Council of State.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court dismisses all cases challenging Torkornoo's removal
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed consolidated cases challenging the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, with a seven-member panel ruling that the suits lacked merit. Torkornoo was removed from office on September 1, 2025, following recommendations by a five-member committee of inquiry that found her culpable of breaches including alleged misuse of public funds and violations of constitutional procedures.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

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.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

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 →
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 →
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

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 →
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 →
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 →
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

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 →
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

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

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 →