The indefinite strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) continues as efforts by the Judicial Service and government stakeholders to resolve the dispute over salary adjustments and conditions of service have yet to produce an agreement.
The industrial action, which began on Monday, November 2, 2026, has raised concerns about disruptions to court operations and access to justice, particularly for litigants and legal practitioners with pending cases.
JUSAG declared the strike following delays in securing government approval for its proposed 2026 salary review and related conditions of service.
The association’s General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, said the proposals were submitted to the Judicial Council in December 2025 and subsequently forwarded to the President for approval.
JUSAG had demanded approval by October 30 and payment of revised salaries in November, including arrears covering January to October 2026.
The association maintains that its demands are consistent with Article 149 of the Constitution and Regulation 25 of the Judicial Service Terms and Conditions of Service Regulations, 2025 (C.I. 141).
Judicial Service Seeks Resolution
The Judicial Service had earlier appealed to JUSAG members to suspend the industrial action while negotiations continued.
In a statement issued on November 1, management disclosed that it was engaging relevant government stakeholders to secure a resolution and minimise disruptions to judicial proceedings.
The Service acknowledged the inconvenience the strike could cause litigants, lawyers and other court users, assuring the public that the matter was receiving urgent attention under the leadership of the Chief Justice.
However, no agreement has been announced, and JUSAG has not formally communicated a suspension of the strike.
Supreme Court Sat Despite Strike
In a related development, the Judicial Service directed the Supreme Court to conduct its normal business on Tuesday, November 3, despite the industrial action.
In a notice dated November 2, Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed informed lawyers and parties with matters listed before the Court that the Chief Justice had directed it to convene as scheduled.
The notice advised counsel and litigants to attend their proceedings accordingly.
The directive was intended to ensure the continuation of Supreme Court proceedings notwithstanding the industrial action.
However, the notice did not indicate whether similar arrangements had been made for the Court of Appeal, High Courts and lower courts.
The strike remains unresolved, with attention focused on ongoing negotiations to address the remuneration dispute and restore normal judicial operations nationwide.
