144. Thus, in light of the above provisions and in view of the circumstances of the case, the Court considers that each of the parties must bear their respective expenses. XII – OPERATIVE CLAUSE 145. For these reasons, the Court held a public hearing and having heard both parties: With regards to jurisdiction: i. declares itself lacking ratione temporis jurisdiction to judge the instant case and consequently rejects it. On the Costs 146. The Court determines that each party bear their respective expenses. Signed by: Hon. Justice Edward Amoako ASANTE -Presiding ___________________ Hon. Justice Gberi-Be OUATTARA-Member_______________________ Hon. Justice Januária T.S.M.COSTA-Member/Rapporteur _____________ ASSISTED BY: Aboubacar DIAKITE-Registrar___________________________________ 147. Done in Accra, on the 30th of March 2022, in Portuguese and translated into French and English. 26