Unlawful removal: ECOWAS court awards ex-commissioner $50,000
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has awarded $50,000 in damages to a former commissioner, Prof. Nazifi Darma, ruling his removal before his tenure ended was unl Read More: https://punchng.com/unlawful-removal-ecowas-court-awards-ex-commissioner-50000/
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has awarded former Commissioner for Internal Services, Prof. Nazifi Abdullahi Darma, $50,000 in general damages and ordered the payment of his outstanding salaries, allowances, and accrued financial entitlements from the date his tenure was unlawfully terminated until its expiration. The court also ordered the ECOWAS Commission to pay the costs of the proceedings.
Darma's tenure, which began on July 16, 2022, expired on August 31, 2026, and the court did not order his reinstatement. The judgment follows 11 months of legal proceedings over the unlawful removal and replacement of Darma, highlighting the importance of institutional accountability and due process within ECOWAS.
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