# ECOWAS Court credibility depends on enforcement, judicial independence – Prof Abotsi - MyJoyOnline

> The Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Prof Kofi Abotsi, has warned that the credibility and future effectiveness of the ECOWAS Court of Justice will depend largely on its ability to remain independent and ensure that its decisions are respected, even when they are politically inconvenient to member states.

- Published: 2026-09-23T16:30:35.973Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T17:00:47.113Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: European Court of Justice, Prof Ernest Kofi Abotsi, Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, establishing clearer and more predictable boundaries for exercising its jurisdiction, the ECOWAS Court’s handling of a case concerning constitutional reforms in Togo

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- 2026-09-23T16:30:35.973Z - MyJoyOnline: [ECOWAS Court credibility depends on enforcement, judicial independence – Prof Abotsi - MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/ecowas-court-credibility-depends-on-enforcement-judicial-independence-prof-abotsi/)
- 2026-09-23T17:00:47.113Z - MyJoyOnline: [Prof Abotsi calls for clearer jurisdictional boundaries to strengthen ECOWAS Court - MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/prof-abotsi-calls-for-clearer-jurisdictional-boundaries-to-strengthen-ecowas-court/)
- 2026-09-23T17:00:47.113Z - MyJoyOnline: [Prof Abotsi wants ECOWAS Court to bring regional justice closer to citizens - MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/prof-abotsi-wants-ecowas-court-to-bring-regional-justice-closer-to-citizens/)

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