ACCRA — The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) have suspended their indefinite strike.
The suspension takes effect Tuesday, 10th November, 2026, pending the finalisation of commitments.
All courts across the country will resume normal sittings effective Tuesday, 10th November, 2026.
WHAT JUSAG AND SSAJUG SAID
In a statement dated November 9, 2026, and titled “SUSPENSION OF INDEFINITE STRIKE”, JUSAG and SSAJUG said:
“Today, 9th November 2026, the leadership of JUSAG and SSAJUG received official correspondence from the Office of His Excellency the President regarding the outstanding issues on the review of salaries and related allowances for staff of the Judicial Service.”
The leadership also held a meeting with Management, led by the Honourable Chief Justice of the Republic and supported by His Lordship Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang and the Judicial Secretary, to consider the revised approval issued by the Government.
“The revised position of the Government largely addressed the outstanding issues. The leadership, in turn, submitted a revised position on the commitments received from the Office of His Excellency the President as a final path towards ending the industrial action.”
“In view of this development, JUSAG and SSAJUG have resolved to suspend the strike action effective Tuesday, 10th November 2026 pending the finalisation of the commitments.”
WHO THE UNIONS COMMENDED
The leadership of JUSAG and SSAJUG commended His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the President of the Supreme Court, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic A. Ayine, the Judicial Secretary, Mr Ahamed Musah, and the Management of the Judicial Service, for their dedicated leadership, which has led to the resolution of this impasse.
They also thanked all members of staff for their unwavering support, and thanked the media for their professional reportage on the industrial action.
The statement was signed by Samuel Afotey Otu, National President, JUSAG and Marilyn E. M. Suttah, National President, SSAJUG, for and on behalf of the National Executive Councils of JUSAG and SSAJUG.
WHAT THE JUDICIAL SERVICE SAID
In a separate press release dated 9th November, 2026, Ref: JSG/CD/05/26, the Office of the Judicial Secretary announced the suspension.
“The Judicial Service of Ghana wishes to inform the Honourable Justices, Judges, Magistrates, staff of the Service, the legal fraternity, and the general public that the industrial action previously initiated by [JUSAG] and [SSAJUG] has been suspended.”
“Following productive discussions between the leadership of the Associations and the Management of the Judicial Service, a mutual understanding has been reached. Consequently, all staff are expected to resume their duties with immediate effect. We are pleased to announce that all courts across the country will resume normal sittings effective tomorrow, Tuesday, 10th November, 2026.”
JUDICIAL SERVICE APOLOGISES TO COURT USERS
“The Judicial Service deeply regrets the disruption to the administration of justice caused by this industrial action. We offer our most sincere apologies to His Excellency the President and the Executive arm of Government, the Honourable Speaker and Members of Parliament, the legal profession, and, most importantly, the general public and all court users, for the undue inconvenience experienced during this period.”
“The Service continues to prioritise the seamless and expeditious delivery of justice for all.”
The release was signed by Musah Ahmed, Judicial Secretary. It was copied to His Lordship, the Chief Justice, The President, Ghana Bar Association, The President, Ghana Law Society, and All media Houses.
Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com
