Judicial Service Secretary Musah Ahmed has appealed to the leadership and members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to call off their planned indefinite strike and return to work while negotiations over the 2026 salary review continue.
The strike, scheduled to begin on Monday, November 2, follows the government’s failure to approve proposed revisions to salaries and related allowances for Judicial Service employees.
JUSAG announced the industrial action on October 30, directing staff to stay away from work until its demands are met. The association’s General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, said the government had missed the deadline set for approving the revised conditions of service.
However, in a circular dated October 31, Mr Ahmed said Judicial Service management was engaged in high-level, good-faith negotiations with relevant government stakeholders to resolve the disagreement.
He reaffirmed management’s commitment to securing a fair and sustainable outcome that recognises 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 stated.
The Judicial Service management also warned that a disruption of court operations could affect citizens who depend on the justice system, including vulnerable people, accused persons and those seeking legal redress.
JUSAG’s demands include approval of the Judicial Council’s recommendations on the 2026 salary review and payment of the revised salaries in November, alongside arrears covering January to October.
The appeal comes amid ongoing efforts to resolve the dispute before the planned industrial action takes effect.
