JUSAG strike begins to bite as courts shut down in Accra
The nationwide industrial action declared by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has affected court operations across the country, forcing the closure of several court premises, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Accra Circuit Court and some District Courts.
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has initiated a nationwide industrial action, resulting in the closure of numerous court premises, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Accra High Court, Circuit Court, and some District Courts. Security personnel have been instructed to keep gates shut to prevent access to the affected facilities.
Protesters have placed red cloth at court entrances to draw attention to workers' grievances. At the Accra High Court, several individuals were turned away, unable to enter due to the strike. The association is demanding the resolution of outstanding salary arrears stemming from the revised salary structure. Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed has called upon JUSAG to reconsider the strike, urging negotiations to continue.
He noted that management has engaged in high-level discussions with relevant government stakeholders to address the concerns raised by the association. Ahmed acknowledged the frustration among judicial staff over the delayed implementation of the 2026 salary review, reinforcing that management is attentive to their concerns. The strike has left litigants stranded, with the Kumasi High Court and other lower courts also closed.
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