ECOWAS Court delivers 634 judgments, rulings in 24-year span
By Mark Longyen
The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it has delivered a total of 487 judgments and 147 rulings out of 748 cases filed before it since its inception in 2001.
The Community Court disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while giving an official update highlighting its 24-year judicial statistics and continued commitment to regional justice, human rights, and the rule of law.
According to the court, the figures underscore its pivotal role as the principal judicial organ for legal redress and human rights protection in the region.
While reinforcing its commitment to regional justice dispensation, the court emphasised that its judgments have had a profound impact across the West African subregion.
“At the end of July, 2025, the Court had delivered a total of 487 judgments and 147 rulings out of 748 cases filed before it since inception in 2001.
“Over the 24-year period, it has held 1,633 court sessions, considered 61 applications for revision of judgment, issued 66 orders, delivered 43 decisions on revisions of judgments, and rendered 8 advisory opinions.
“These figures underscore the Court’s pivotal role as the principal judicial organ for legal redress and human rights protection in the region,” it said in a statement.
The court noted that this year alone from January to July, it registered 34 new cases, delivered 42 judgments, and rendered three rulings across 79 court sessions.
It added that during this period, the court issued four orders and delivered one decision on an application for revision of judgment, while 112 cases were still pending before it.
The court further said that it received no requests for advisory opinions or applications although it continued to receive and register new cases within the said period.
It stressed that within the period under review, the court enriched regional jurisprudence and contributed to ensuring a just and more democratic West Africa.
“By holding member states accountable and providing redress for individuals and communities, the court has contributed to ensuring a more just and democratic region.
“Its jurisprudence has influenced national legal reforms, promoted institutional accountability, and empowered civil society actors to seek judicial redress.
“Under the leadership of Honourable President Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, the Court continues to exemplify the values of equity, fairness and justice for all across member states,” it added.
The Community Court also announced the start of its annual judicial recess, noting that full judicial activities would resume in September.(NAN)
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