By Olukayode Idowu
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Honourable Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves has welcomed His Excellency, Mr. João Ribeiro Butiam Có, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea Bissau and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, during a courtesy visit to the Court in Abuja, Nigeria.
The courtesy and working visit provided an opportunity to discuss key regional issues, including the current state of the ECOWAS Community.
The meeting also addressed the main challenges facing the ECOWAS Court of Justice, particularly regarding the enforcement of its rulings and the impact of the withdrawal of three member states from the Community.
Furthermore, both parties exchanged views on the socio-political situation in the region, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace, security, and democratic governance across ECOWAS member states.
Honourable Justice Gonçalves expressed his appreciation for the visit, highlighting the Court’s commitment to upholding justice and promoting the rule of law within the ECOWAS region. He reaffirmed the Court’s readiness to work with all stakeholders to address the challenges arising from recent regional developments.
