ECOWAS Court President Meets With WALSA Executives

Honourable Justice Edward Amoako Asante, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, received the Executive Committee of the West African Law Students Association (WALSA), Ghana Chapter, during the Sensitization and Training of Lawyers and Government Agents on the Use of the ECOWAS Court Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), which took place in Accra, Ghana, from June 14th to June 19th, 2024.

The WALSA Ghana Chapter, led by International Vice President Prince Roland Diamond Okorie, joined Justice Asante and other dignitaries for a three-day sensitization and training programme for anglophone lawyers and government agents held in Accra, Ghana, on June 14th and 19th, 2024.

On the sidelines of the event, the WALSA Executive Committee paid a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Court President. The Association shared its vision, mission, and objectives with the President, emphasising its commitment to advancing justice and creating a more connected West Africa. The Association then invited Justice Asante to their conference in Abuja, Nigeria, which is scheduled for October 2024.

Honourable Justice Edward Amoako Asante, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, welcomed members of the Association and expressed his pleasure at meeting such a dedicated group of future legal professionals. He urged the Association to remain focused on achieving their objectives and shared valuable insights and ideas on how to further advance their mission and goals. He concluded by pledging his support for the association.

The interaction with the President of the ECOWAS Court was an important and enriching experience for WALSA members. The Association looks forward to future opportunities to collaborate with the ECOWAS Court of Justice as they advance in their legal careers and education.