Judicial Secretary appeals to JUSAG to call off planned indefinite strike

Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed has appealed to the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to call off its planned indefinite strike scheduled to begin on Monday, November 2, 2026, as management negotiates with government to resolve a dispute over salaries and allowances.

In a circular dated Saturday, 31 October, Ahmed said management was engaged in high-level, good-faith discussions with relevant government stakeholders over the proposed review of the salaries and related allowances of Judicial Service staff.

He appealed to JUSAG leadership and its members to return to work while the negotiations continued, saying management remained committed to securing a fair and sustainable outcome that recognised the contributions of staff.

“In view of the ongoing efforts management is making, we humbly appeal to the leadership of JUSAG and all members of staff to consider the larger national interest. We respectfully implore you to return to your posts while these discussions continue,” he said.

JUSAG declared the indefinite strike on Friday, October 30, directing all Judicial Service staff to stay away from work from Monday until the government approved its proposed review of salaries and related allowances.

The association’s General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, said the government had failed to meet the deadline set by the union for approval of the revised conditions of service.

The planned industrial action follows disagreements over the proposed salary and allowance adjustments for Judicial Service employees.

Mr Ahmed’s appeal comes as management seeks to reach an agreement with government stakeholders before the strike begins.

Source: AsaaseRadio