JUSAG, SSAJUG suspend strike as courts prepare to resume sittings on Tuesday

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) have called off their industrial action following an agreement reached with the management of the Judicial Service.

The decision paves the way for the resumption of normal court operations nationwide, with all judicial staff expected to return to work immediately and courts scheduled to reopen for regular sittings on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service announced that engagements between its management and the leadership of the two associations had resulted in an understanding to end the disruption.

“Following productive discussions between the leadership of the Associations and the Management of the Judicial Service, a mutual understanding has been reached. Consequently, all staff are expected to resume their duties with immediate effect,” the statement said.

The suspension brings relief to court users following days of disrupted judicial activities that affected the delivery of legal services across the country.

The Judicial Service expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the strike and issued an apology to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive, Parliament, members of the legal profession and the general public, particularly individuals whose cases and other court-related matters were affected.

“We offer our most sincere apologies to His Excellency the President and the Executive arm of Government, the Honourable Speaker and Members of Parliament, the legal profession, and, most importantly, the general public and all court users, for the undue inconvenience experienced during this period,” the statement said.

The Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the efficient and timely administration of justice and expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their patience and understanding while efforts were made to resolve the dispute.

JUSAG and SSAJUG embarked on the industrial action over disagreements surrounding the approval and implementation of revised salaries and conditions of service for Judicial Service employees.