23/06/2026
Justice on Wheels: Sawabenu’s Week in Margibi County
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, our Justice on Wheels Initiative achieved a significant milestone in Margibi County, further strengthening the vital link between the law and our communities.
Through a collaborative effort involving our volunteer lawyers, the Public Defender, the City Solicitor, and the Kakata City Court, we conducted a successful fast-track trial at the prison facility. As a result, 21 male pre-trial detainees were released from the Kakata Central Prison. These individuals had been held for months for minor offenses without trial.
This initiative marks a crucial stand against the issue of prolonged pre-trial detention and reaffirms our steadfast commitment to upholding citizens’ rights and ensuring justice is accessible to all.
Our team is actively conducting outreach within Cotton Tree, Lackey Town, and B**g Mines Road to educate citizens regarding their rights, responsibilities, and protections under the criminal justice system, and covering other critical legal matters including search and seizure procedures, child support, and women’s inheritance rights. During our recent engagement at the Cotton Tree Hatai Center, the participants demonstrated a high level of interest in specific aspects of the justice system. The discussion focused heavily on the mechanics of criminal investigations and how to address instances of unprofessional police conduct. Additionally, attendees expressed a strong need for information regarding the legal process for making counter-claims following a not-guilty verdict in r**e trials.
These interventions are guided by Rule 9 of the Magistrate and Traffic Court, which requires cases to be resolved within 30 days. With some detainees held far longer, our volunteer lawyers will move for dismissals at Bondiway and RIA Magisterial Courts.
This effort is not a judgment on the merits but a defense of constitutional rights and judicial accountability.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our volunteer lawyers, Attys. Al Varney Rogers and Alpha Daffae Senkpeni, for their tireless commitment and sacrifice in ensuring these constitutional protections were upheld.
This essential work is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of Sweden and our partner, Naymote. We thank our partners and the Judiciary for their continued cooperation in strengthening the rule of law across our nation.
Standing for justice. Strengthening the community. Justice on Wheels
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