-As ECOWAS Court Judge, Lauds Pres. Boakai
Monrovia, Liberia – Newly appointed ECOWAS Community Court of Justice Judge Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine has pledged to use her historic position to deliver justice that transforms lives across the West African region.
The appointment, recently approved by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, makes Brumskine the first Liberian woman to serve on the bench of the regional court.
I’m a statement via her official Facebook page on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Brumskine described the Independence Day celebration in Grand Bassa County as deeply personal—not only because it marked the 179th anniversary of Liberia’s birth in her home county, but also because she had the opportunity to mark the occasion alongside President Boakai.
“Last week, His Excellency, and the other members of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, approved my appointment to represent Liberia as a Justice on the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice,” Brumskine wrote. “I am the first Liberian woman to hold this position, and I am deeply honored to sit on the bench of this venerable institution.”
The prominent Liberian lawyer and managing partner of CMB Law Firm in Monrovia emphasized the weight of her new responsibility, making clear that her service would extend far beyond traditional judicial duties. “My mandate is not only to uphold the highest standards of legal competence, integrity, and judicial comportment, but to ensure that justice is rendered in a way that transforms the lives of the citizens of our region and contributes to the development of its Member States,” she added declared.
Brumskine’s commitment to transformative justice aligns with the ECOWAS Court’s evolving role as a beacon of hope for ordinary citizens. The Court, established under the Revised ECOWAS Treaty, has increasingly become a cornerstone of regional accountability, particularly through its jurisdiction over human rights matters where individuals can directly file complaints.
The newly appointed judge directed special words of encouragement to Liberian women and young people, urging them to see her achievement as proof that no seat is beyond their reach. “To the women of Liberia, and to our young people, I hope this moment reminds you that no seat is beyond your reach. Every ‘first’ exists so that it will not be the last. Prepare yourselves, work hard and the doors will open,” Brumskine wrote, adding with a touch of warmth: “I am simply keeping the seat warm for some of you.”
Her appointment comes at a time when the ECOWAS Court continues to play a critical role in upholding human rights and the rule of law across West Africa, with its judgments binding on member states and individuals alike.
Cllr. Brumskine expressed deep appreciation to President Boakai for his confidence in her legal ability, character, and determination to help redefine the nation. “I will strive to be worthy of this trust and of the confidence of the Liberian people,” she affirmed.
The appointment of Brumskine, daughter of the late Liberian political and legal luminary Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine, follows a rigorous and highly competitive selection process conducted at both national and regional levels. She is among five judges approved for the 2026-2030 term, joining jurists from The Gambia, Benin, Nigeria, and Togo.
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice serves as the judicial arm of the Economic Community of West African States, responsible for interpreting and applying Community law, resolving disputes involving member states, and protecting the rights of citizens at the regional level. Since the Supplementary Protocol of 2005, the Court has expanded its jurisdiction to include direct human rights complaints from individuals.
