Some high-profile Ghanaians have sought redress beyond the country's judicial system by turning to the international courts on the African continent.
These individuals, drawn from diverse fields including politics, judiciary and music, have invoked the authority of the regional courts in their quest for justice, alleging violations of their fundamental rights within Ghana.
The ECOWAS Court of Justice, established in 2001, serves as a legal arm of the Economic Community of West African States and is mandated, among other things, to adjudicate cases of human rights violations among member states.
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights is based in Arusha, Tanzania. It is a judicial body established by the African Union to ensure the protection of human rights on the continent. The court delivers binding judgments on compliance with the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. For some Ghanaians, these courts have become a beacon of hope where they believe justice can prevail when all local remedies appear to have failed.
