Justice Charlyne M. Brumskine of Liberia and Justice Désiré Henri Aihou of Benin have emerged as President and Vice-President, respectively, of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. The duo were elected on Tuesday by the newly constituted college of judges, marking the beginning of a new leadership era for the regional judicial institution following the expiration of the tenure of the previous college. Speaking after her election, Brumskine pledged to uphold judicial independence, strengthen the rule of law and ensure the fair and timely administration of justice. She said her administration would build on the achievements of previous leaderships while addressing institutional challenges and enhancing the court’s effectiveness and credibility. She stressed the importance of institutional continuity, noting that the court’s progress has been driven by the contributions of successive colleges of judges, judicial officers, management and staff. According to her, the incoming leadership would build on existing foundations, preserve the institution’s core values and respond constructively to emerging challenges and opportunities. Brumskine also highlighted the need to improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of the court’s jurisprudence, while encouraging compliance with its judgments.She assured that the court would maintain constructive relations with other ECOWAS institutions without compromising its judicial independence.