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The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike action from Monday, January 19, 2026, over the non-payment of eight months’ salary arrears owed to its members.
The decision was taken by the National Executive Council (NEC) of JUSAG following an emergency meeting to assess the prolonged delay in the payment of salaries due from January to August 2025.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and signed by the National President of JUSAG, Mr Samuel Afotey Otu, the association expressed deep frustration over what it described as the government’s continued neglect of Judicial Service staff.
“Our members are fed up with the unbearable situation they have been subjected to by the Government,” the statement said, adding that JUSAG members can no longer accept excuses for the delay.
According to the NEC, challenges associated with salary reviews within the Judicial Service have persisted for years, despite the critical role staff play as part of the judiciary, the third arm of government, in maintaining law, order and stability.
JUSAG noted that the festive season in December 2025 was particularly difficult for its members, who had anticipated the payment of the outstanding arrears to ease the financial strain they endured throughout the year.
The association said the failure to pay the arrears left members shocked and disappointed, worsening the hardship faced by hardworking staff across the country.
“Therefore, the National Executive Council of JUSAG has resolved to embark on an indefinite strike starting from Monday, 19th January 2026,” the statement announced.
JUSAG stressed that the strike action would remain in force until the full payment of the eight months’ salary arrears from January to August 2025 is made.
The association warned that if the matter remains unresolved by the stated date, the consequence would be a complete halt in justice delivery nationwide.
