{
  "id": 17960209,
  "title": "Judicial Service appeals for calm as JUSAG begins indefinite strike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/judicial-service-appeals-for-calm-as-jusag-begins-indefinite-strike",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:08:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/judicial-service-appeals-for-calm-as-jusag-begins-indefinite-strike/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "By: Barbara Kumah The Judicial Service of Ghana has appealed to the public to remain calm as members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana, JUSAG, begin an indefinite strike which started on Monday, 2 November, 2026. In a notice signed by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, the Service announced that JUSAG has declared […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "JUSAG strike: Chief Justice directs Supreme Court to proceed with Tuesday’s sitting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/jusag-strike-chief-justice-directs-supreme-court-to-proceed-with",
        "published": "2026-11-03T09:20:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}