The Guide to Justice Action Network Liberia is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to advocate for the rights of citizens and minimize the risks of being exploited by dubious individuals. Liberia is a country of Law but havens gone through Law School studies, GUJAN’s vision bearer Abraham Whymah Wheon has evaluated and come to the realization that it was essential to tackle the perception tha
t the law only favors and protects ones who are either financially potent or connected to authorities responsible for dispensing justice. This perceived illegal protection or preferences allegedly given by the authorities motivates wrongdoers to trample on the rights of citizens as affected citizens feel reluctant to engage the legal system. Judicial Canon five (5) of the law controlling Judges states, “The Court is the last place of hope for man on earth and therefore the judge therein presiding must live above reproach; he shall not receive or demand fees for approving a bond or signing an order, nor raise unreasonable technicalities in the hope of receiving prerequisite before approving the bond or order duly present.” This is where the no-potent and the potent are brought to equilibrium.
