By Amb. Emmanuel Kerkulah
Bong County Contributor, HeartTalk Network
GBARNGA, Bong County — November 9, 2026 — Counselor Enoch S. Garlawolu is urging reforms to Liberia’s justice system, including the relocation of the Gbarnga prison and cemetery, as concerns grow over prison overcrowding and the administration of justice.
Speaking after the opening of the November 2026 Term of Court in Gbarnga, Garlawolu welcomed the presiding judge’s call for justice to be administered without fear or favor.
He cautioned that public confidence in the judiciary should not be determined solely by the outcome of individual cases. He observed that some people describe the courts as corrupt when they lose cases but praise the same institutions when judgments favor them.
Garlawolu also called on the relevant authorities to relocate the Gbarnga prison, pointing to overcrowding as a serious concern. He recommended regular inmate headcounts to ensure that prison population figures are reconciled with official court records.
He further urged prosecutors and public defenders to give greater attention to petty offenses and help prevent unnecessary detention, particularly where cases could be addressed more promptly.
According to Garlawolu, stronger coordination among the courts, prosecutors and correctional authorities is essential to reducing overcrowding and improving the administration of justice in Liberia.
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