Judicial Service suspends strike

The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action embarked upon by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG), paving the way for the resumption of normal court proceedings across the country.

The decision follows discussions between the leadership of the two associations and the management of the Judicial Service, which resulted in a mutual understanding aimed at resolving the issues that triggered the industrial action.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, and signed by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, the Service directed all staff to resume their duties with immediate effect.

Consequently, all courts nationwide are expected to resume normal sittings today, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

“Following productive discussions between the leadership of the Associations and the Management of the Judicial Service, a mutual understanding has been reached,” the statement said.

It added that all staff were expected to return to work immediately to ensure the restoration of judicial services across the country.

The Judicial Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the industrial action, acknowledging its impact on the administration of justice and the inconvenience experienced by court users.

It consequently apologised to President John Dramani Mahama and the Executive arm of government, the Speaker and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.

“The Judicial Service deeply regrets the disruption to the administration of justice caused by this industrial action,” the statement noted.

The Service further acknowledged the critical role of the courts in national development, stressing that any interruption to judicial proceedings inevitably creates difficulties for individuals and institutions seeking justice.

It reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the seamless and expeditious delivery of justice, assuring the public that efforts would continue towards achieving a sustainable resolution of the concerns raised by the two staff associations.

The Judicial Service also expressed appreciation to stakeholders and court users for their patience and understanding throughout the period of the industrial action.

Although the statement confirmed that a mutual understanding had been reached, it did not disclose the specific terms of the agreement or the outstanding issues, if any, requiring further negotiations.

The resumption of normal court sittings is expected to restore judicial activities across the country following the disruption occasioned by the strike.