Brumskine Welcomes Auditor General -ECOWAS Court President Stresses Institutional Accountability

MONROVIA – Within weeks of taking office, Liberia’s first ECOWAS Court President is defining her tenure around accountability. Justice Charlyne M. Brumskine has received the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions, Carla Borges Bettencourt. Their meeting centered on transparency, shared standards and closer cooperation among regional bodies. The symbolism matters for a court whose authority depends on public confidence. Brumskine then joined Commissioner Dehpue Y. Zuo at Liberia’s embassy in Abuja. There, Liberian diplomats tied her rise to the country’s wider regional ambitions. Liberia now also holds a seat on the United Nations Security Council and two senior ECOWAS posts. THE ANALYST.

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice, Hon. Justice Charlyne M. Brumskine, has welcomed the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions, H.E. Carla Borges Bettencourt, during a courtesy visit to the Court.

The meeting provided an opportunity for Justice Brumskine to highlight the importance of cooperation among ECOWAS institutions, particularly in promoting transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.

Welcoming the Auditor General, Justice Brumskine emphasized the need for regional institutions to work together, uphold established standards, and remain committed to their responsibilities. Such cooperation, she noted, is essential to building strong institutions and advancing the goals of regional integration.

A Historic Moment for Liberia

The visit also reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that ECOWAS institutions operate with integrity, accountability, and respect for the rules and regulations that guide their work. Justice Brumskine’s leadership at the Court marks an important moment for Liberia.

She was elected President by her fellow judges on October 13, 2026, after being sworn in as one of five newly appointed judges of the Court on October 6, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria. She succeeded Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves of Cape Verde, making history as the first Liberian to head the regional judicial institution.

Since taking over the leadership of the Court, her role has placed her at the center of efforts to strengthen the institution’s judicial work, promote independence, and ensure that justice remains accessible to citizens and institutions across the ECOWAS region.

Her meeting with the Auditor General further highlights the importance of building strong working relationships among regional institutions, particularly at a time when transparency, good governance, and accountability remain essential to public confidence and regional development.

Courtesy Call at Liberian Embassy

In a related development, the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia near Abuja received a courtesy visit from Cllr. Brumskine and the ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic and Agriculture Affairs, Hon. Dehpue Y. Zuo.

The delegation was welcomed by Liberia’s Chargé d’affaires a.i. to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Kansualism B. Kansuah, who reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to regional integration, economic cooperation, peace, and democratic governance.

Discussions focused on Liberia’s growing role in regional and international affairs, including its membership on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), as well as opportunities to strengthen collaboration in economic development, agriculture, trade, and the rule of law.

The ECOWAS officials commended Liberia’s leadership and pledged support for the country’s Economic Diplomacy Agenda, emphasizing the importance of investment promotion, trade expansion, and regional cooperation.

Kansuah expressed appreciation for the visit and reiterated the Embassy’s commitment to advancing Liberia’s foreign policy and development priorities through stronger engagement with ECOWAS institutions and regional partners. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepening cooperation and promoting a more prosperous, peaceful, and integrated West Africa, the Embassy of Liberia stated.