Chief Justice directs Supreme Court to proceed with Tuesday sitting amid JUSAG strike

The Supreme Court has announced it will hold its regular session on Tuesday, November 3, despite the ongoing indefinite strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG). This decision was made following a directive from Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, issued a notice on Monday, November 2, informing all lawyers and parties involved in court proceedings about the planned sitting.

The notice urged all parties to make necessary preparations for the court's normal business on the following day.

JUSAG has initiated the indefinite strike in protest of the government's failure to approve and pay their reviewed salaries for 2026, along with related arrears. The association has made it clear that its members will continue the strike until their demands are met. The strike's continuation has raised concerns about the availability of administrative and support services within the Judicial Service, which are typically provided by JUSAG members.

Although the Supreme Court has decided to hold its session, it remains uncertain how the strike will impact the provision of support services during the court proceedings. The court is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, and all lawyers and parties with cases listed have been formally informed about the schedule.