In order to discover the sense of justice among the people of Akpugo-ezedike I, it may be necessary to first and foremost, analyze the Igbo words for justice: “akankwumoto” and “ikpenkwumoto”. While “akankwumoto” denotes justice as a virtue of a particular person, “ikpenkwumoto” or “ikpeziriezi” refers to the expression of this virtue in practical judgment at the event of dispute. The latter can also be described as truthfulness in making judicial decisions. Etymologically, “akankwumoto” derives from three other Igbo words: “aka” (hand), “nkwu” (stand, remain, stay), and “oto” (straight, erect, upright, not crooked, etc). Thus, the word “akankwumoto” literally means keeping one’s hand straight. It denotes uprightness of conduct. In the same vein “ikpenkwumoto” stems from “ikpe” (judgement, case, decision, verdict), “kwu” (stand, stay, remain), and “oto” (straight, erect). Literally, “ikpenkwumoto” means judgement that is straight. The analysis of these two Igbo words shows that the Igbo concept of justice stresses the notion of physical straightness akin to the meaning of the Hebrew “sedaqa”.9 This idea of straightness in relation to justice can refer to an action or person. In the former sense, it means that one’s life is straight-forward, upright, honest, predictable and impartial. In the latter understanding, a just action is one that is not crooked, is performed as it should be, is done in a disinterested manner, or has followed a due process. But on a more profound consideration, the word “akankwumoto” derives from the context of farming on the land which was largely the main occupation in Akpugo-Ezedike.