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Ricardo Gonçalves

February 18, 2026

ECOWAS court to partner Nigeria in tackling judgment-related challenges

Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Tuesday, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to constructive engagement with the ECOWAS court.

August 31, 2025

ECOWAS Court’s harmonised protocol validation will enhance justice delivery: President

Mr Gonçalve spoke at a meeting of ECOWAS ministers of justice aimed at validating two critical instruments of the community court.

Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves
May 3, 2025

Lagos pledges support for ECOWAS Court for justice access 

The governor acknowledged the court’s efforts in addressing cross-border issues.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
January 28, 2025

ECOWAS court dismisses human rights violation claim against Nigeria

The court noted that the action was not for the benefit of the public, and the applicant didn’t demonstrate that the victims couldn’t be envisioned by the court.

ECOWAS
October 15, 2024

ECOWAS Court gets new leadership, as Asante bows out

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has elected Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves as its new president.

Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves