Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves
Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves is a judicial figure serving on the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He presided over the recent case involving Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale, ultimately ruling that the musician's discrimination claims against the Gaming Commission lacked merit and sufficient evidence.
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Recent news mentions
The delegation from the Court is led by the Hon President Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves.
ECOWAS Court Holds Bilateral Meetings on Enforcement of Its Judgement | News
Liberia· 2026-02-18
Ricardo Gonçalves is the president of the Tribunal de Justiça da CEDEAO and is leading a mission in Cabo Verde to inform citizens about their rights.
Tribunal de Justiça da CEDEAO em missão em Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde· 2026-01-21President Gonçalves underscored the Court’s commitment to working closely with Member States and other stakeholders.
ECOWAS Court Deepens Engagement, Capacity-Building | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-25
Mr. Ricardo Claudio Monteiro Goncalves, President of the ECOWAS Court, gave the assurance during a meeting.
ECOWAS CoJ Assures Senate of Partnership | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-18
President Gonçalves expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Liberia for their warm hospitality and exemplary leadership within ECOWAS.
Liberia’s Commitment to ECOWAS Justice System Applauded | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-12
Justice Gonçalves leads a high-level delegation from the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, for an outreach programme in Liberia.
ECOWAS Court to Hold Outreach, Legal Clinic in Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-10
Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves served as the presiding judge in the case.
ECOWAS Court dismisses Shatta Wale’s discrimination case against Gaming Commission
Ghana· 2025-05-16
