ACCRA — Court users have appealed to the government to reinstate members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) by addressing their concerns to enable them to resume work and help deliver justice to the public.
This comes as JUSAG’s nationwide strike enters its second week over the non-payment of members’ revised salaries.
STRIKE ENTERS SECOND WEEK
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the Association began an indefinite strike until its demands were met.
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, JUSAG confirmed in an update titled “UPDATE ON JUSAG STRIKE: WE ARE STILL ON STRIKE” that no official feedback had been received from either the Government or Management of the Judicial Service as at 4:00pm that day.
JUSAG said the indefinite strike continues, and shall continue to be in force until its demands are met. The Association said all staff, including members serving at the Supreme Court, shall stay away from work during the pendency of the strike.
MONDAY MORNING: COURT USERS TURNED AWAY
Since the morning of Monday, November 9, 2026, some court users, who said they were unaware of the strike, have visited the court premises seeking justice but have had to return home.
Declining to speak on record to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), a couple from Kumasi said their hopes had been dashed as they were unable to have a court order concerning their property in Accra executed.
Another man, who also declined to speak on record, said his nephew had been on remand since May 2026 and was scheduled to appear before the court on Monday, November 9, 2026.
WHAT COURT USERS ARE ASKING FOR
The court users appealed to government to address JUSAG’s concerns — principally the non-payment of revised salaries — so that staff can return to work and the courts can function again.
For many, the strike is not just a labour dispute. It is a delayed court order, a postponed remand hearing, and justice put on hold.
Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com
