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Part of situation: Ghana judicial staff salary dispute (4 clusters)

Ghana Judicial Service staff strike disrupts nationwide court operations

JUSAG strike Ghana Judicial Service salary arrears Paul Baffoe-Bonnie industrial action

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Monday, November 2, 2026. The industrial action is driven by the government’s failure to approve a 2026 salary review and pay outstanding arrears from January to October 2026.

The strike has caused significant disruptions, with many court facilities, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Accra Circuit Court, and various District Courts, being locked or restricted. Protesters have used red bands at court entrances to signal the action, and security personnel have reportedly been instructed to prevent access to certain premises.

Despite the widespread shutdown, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie directed the Supreme Court to proceed with its normal business on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Judicial Service has appealed for staff to return to work while negotiations continue.

In response to the impasse, the Ministry of Finance has approved the payment of 10 months of salary and allowance arrears. This payment is scheduled to be made in two installments: the first covering January to May 2026 in November, and the second covering June to October 2026 in December. JUSAG leadership stated that while recent meetings with management were progressive, the strike will remain in force until a revised and improved approval is received from the government.

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Abdulai Yakubu · Ghana · Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana · Ministry of Finance · Musah Ahmed · Paul Baffoe-Bonnie · Supreme Court of Ghana

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Cape Coast Court Complex falls silent as JUSAG strike locks out litigants [www.myjoyonline.com]
JUSAG strike: Courts shut as Supreme Court sits [3news.com]
JUSAG strike continues despite progress in talks with Chief Justice [www.adomonline.com]
JUSAG Declares Strike, Judicial Service On High Alert [dailyguidenetwork.com]
Finance Ministry approves 10 months of arrears as JUSAG strike continues [ghanaguardian.com]
JUSAG strike paralyses courts nationwide • Litigants, lawyers stranded as hearings grind to a halt [ghanaiantimes.com.gh]
JUSAG strike shuts down courts nationwide [theghanareport.com]
CJ orders Supreme Court to sit despite JUSAG strike [metrotvonline.com]
Chief Justice orders Supreme Court to sit despite JUSAG strike [myrepubliconline.com]
Ethiopia Attacks Deepen Healthcare Crisis, WHO Warns [nukunya.com]
The strike is still on - JUSAG's General Secretary [onuaonline.com]
JUSAG Strike Still On Despite Positive Talks With Chief Justice - General Secretary [opemsuo.com]