The unique importance of the Acholi traditional system of justice is that the perpetrators of atrocities will remain in society even after a peace deal is reached. Traditional rituals and social teachings around the traditional concepts have been severely disrupted and there has been a weakening of the authority of the elders in enforcing adherence to local standards. Nevertheless, The Acholi call for the revitalization of the home-grown traditional practices of their society as opposed to some alien and abstract justice system.

Okoya John Calvin was born in 1977 in Kotido District. He completed his UCE from Kitgum Town Hall. He trained and qualified as a primary school teacher from Padibe PTC, obtained a Diploma from Kyambogo University, Hons degree and Masters in Education Planning and Administration from Uganda Christian University