JUSAG strike disrupts court operations nationwide as judicial premises remain locked

The nationwide strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has disrupted court operations, with several judicial premises across the country remaining closed.

The Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Accra Circuit Court and some District Court offices have been locked, as security personnel restrict access to the facilities.

Checks by Citi News indicate that security officers have been directed not to open the gates, leaving court activities affected by the industrial action.

Red pieces of cloth have also been tied to the entrances of some court premises as a sign of the association's protest and to draw attention to its demands.

JUSAG embarked on the indefinite strike to press for the payment of outstanding revised salary arrears dating back to January 2026.

Meanwhile, Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed has appealed to the association to reconsider its decision and call off the industrial action.

He said management had held high-level negotiations with relevant government stakeholders in good faith, in an effort to resolve the outstanding issues and address the association's concerns.