Paulette Akolly

Paulette Akolly is the newly appointed permanent secretary of the judiciary in Gabon. Recently, she completed a mission inspecting the court facilities in the provinces of Ogooué-Ivindo and Woleu-Ntem, where she highlighted the urgent need for improvements in the working conditions of judges and court staff. Her findings revealed that many judicial buildings, including the Makokou and Oyem courts, are in dire condition, posing safety risks to personnel and the public. During her inspection, she also addressed issues of pre-trial detention, successfully advocating for the release of numerous detainees who had been held for extended periods without trial.