We know people are not happy, but we’ve run out of patience – JUSAG on strike action
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) says it is aware of the inconvenience its ongoing strike is causing court users but insists its members have also exhausted their patience over delays in addressing their concerns. The association says although it sympathises with litigants and other members of the public stranded at court premises, […]
The Judicial Service of Ghana has called upon the public to maintain composure as the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana, JUSAG, initiates an indefinite strike, commencing on Monday, November 2, 2026. In a notice authored by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, the Service announced the decision to commence the industrial action, citing anxiety it may instill in individuals with cases before the courts.
The Judicial Service acknowledges the concern the strike may cause, stating Management is actively engaged in urgent dialogues with pertinent government bodies to reach a prompt and mutually agreeable resolution. The primary aim of the strike is to prevent any undue hindrance to the administration of justice and to expedite the restoration of full court operations.
The Judicial Service extends regret over the disruption to the justice delivery process, urging litigants, lawyers, and the public at large to exercise patience and cooperate with the ongoing situation. They assure that they will remain vigilant in monitoring the development and issue timely updates, while emphasizing that His Lordship the Chief Justice is dedicated to the swift resumption of court services.
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