The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has promised to address the concerns of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) urgently as he seeks to end the indefinite strike by judicial service staff.
Dr Ayine met the association’s national leadership to hear the reasons behind the industrial action and discuss possible steps towards an amicable settlement.
The talks focused on the impact of the dispute on justice delivery and the public, with JUSAG given the opportunity to set out in detail the issues that led its members to stop work.
The Attorney-General said he remained committed to ensuring the association’s legitimate concerns were resolved.
“As you may be aware, I was the one that prepared and got C.I. 141 Judicial Service Terms and Conditions Regulations, 2025 expeditiously passed as soon as we came into office, to bring clarity to your conditions of service. I have also, by way of legal opinion, advised the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission that your issues about allowances are legitimate, pursuant to the C.I. I have always been with you and will ensure that you get what is due you,” Dr Ayine said in his opening remarks.
He also said he would raise the matter directly with the Minister for Finance during a meeting scheduled for the following day.
“I have a meeting with the Finance Minister tomorrow and your issues are top of the agenda. Your role in justice delivery is critical and as Minister of Justice, I will ensure that these concerns are addressed immediately,” Dr Ayine told the JUSAG leadership.
JUSAG praised the Attorney-General for his support, his open-door approach and his willingness to advocate for the association at the highest level of government.
The association’s General Secretary, Mr Abdulai Yakubu, said the meeting had given its leadership encouragement and described the discussions as productive.
“We have had a reason to smile at this meeting because you have demonstrated that you are indeed with us. If there’s one public official who has understood our issues, then it is you, Mr Minister. This is a very productive meeting and we will reflect over your plea with us to return to work and make a decision accordingly while we await feedback from your meeting with the Finance Minister,” Mr Abdulai Yakubu remarked.
Both sides expressed hope that the engagement would lead to a swift restoration of normal court operations and provide a lasting answer to the staff’s concerns.
JUSAG began an indefinite strike on Friday, October 30, 2026, in protest at unpaid allowances. Since then, its leadership has held discussions with relevant stakeholders in an effort to resolve the dispute.
