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Case Law
14 cases across 2 courts
14 cases
ECW/CCJ/JUD/38/25 | 2025-07-07
Kinsougbo Amele sued the Republic of Togo before the ECOWAS Court of Justice, alleging that Togo violated her son's human rights, including prohibitions against torture and the rights to life, physical integrity,...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/35/25 | 2025-07-02
This judgment addresses an application by Eliam Monsedjoueni Potey against the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, alleging a violation of his right to equality for not being promoted to the highest rank of magistrates during...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/25 | 2025-01-27
This judgment from the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice addresses an application by Patrick Eholor against the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Eholor challenged provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, arguing they...
ECWICCJIJUD/41/24 | 2024-11-22
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice considered a claim by Shalimar Abbiusi against the Republic of Ghana, alleging unlawful arrest and detention by immigration officials. As Ghana did not properly submit its defence,...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/24 | 2024-05-30
The ECOWAS Court of Justice heard a case brought by the Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda against the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The applicant alleged that Nigeria failed to effectively investigate and...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/22 | 2022-03-29
The Incorporated Trustees of Center for Peace and Conflict Management in Africa, along with three individuals on death row, sued the Federal Republic of Nigeria before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. They...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/22 | 2022-03-29
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice heard a case brought by six Nigerian citizens against the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its legislative leaders. The applicants challenged a proposed "Hate Speech Bill," arguing...
EECW/CCJ/JUD/15/2022 | 2022-03-28
This case before the ECOWAS Court of Justice involves ten former employees of ECOWAS institutions who are seeking the payment of various allowances from the ECOWAS Commission after their contracts ended.
ECW/CCJ/JUD/30/21 | 2021-09-29
This judgment concerns a supplementary application requesting the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice to add to its previous ruling. The applicant sought to supplement an earlier judgment that found his employment with...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/20 | 2020-06-25
This judgment concerns an application by 244 Nigerian Army officers to the ECOWAS Court of Justice for a supplementary order. They seek to compel the Federal Republic of Nigeria to reinstate them and pay back salaries,...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/20 | 2020-02-03
This case involves a former ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development employee who claims the bank failed to comply with its Staff Rules during a recruitment exercise and wrongfully terminated him after he protested...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/18 | 2018-07-04
Finance Investment & Development Corporation (FIDC) sued the Republic of Liberia in the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, alleging that Liberia violated FIDC's rights to fair hearing and property. FIDC claimed Liberia...
[2016] ECW/CCJ/JUD/24 | 2016-10-06
Vision kam Jay Investment Limited sued the ECOWAS Commission for allegedly failing to pay the remaining N20,698,920.00 for a completed contract to supply and install power equipment. The company seeks this unpaid...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/16 | 2016-06-07
The Incorporated Trustees of Fiscal and Civic Right Enlightenment Foundation and others sued the Government of Nigeria, the Nigerian Army, and the Department of State Security Services. They sought reparation and...