Ghana's Minority Caucus Urges President Mahama to Intervene in JUSAG Strike

The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in the ongoing strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG). The strike, over outstanding issues relating to the 2026 salary review, is affecting the administration of justice and causing hardship for members of the public. The caucus expressed concern that several engagements between the government, Judicial Service management, and the unions had failed to resolve the dispute.

In a petition dated November 9, 2026, the Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations, and Pensions urged the President and relevant ministries, particularly the Ministry of Finance, to engage the unions immediately and address their outstanding concerns. The caucus also called on the Chief of Staff and Jubilee House to coordinate efforts at the highest level to prevent further delays in resolving the dispute. This intervention is crucial to prevent further disruptions in the justice system.

The Minority Caucus further requested the Speaker and leadership of Parliament to facilitate urgent discussions and use parliamentary oversight to help address the situation. They also appealed to the Chief Justice and Judicial Service management to renew their commitment to staff welfare and intensify discussions with the government and the unions. The caucus acknowledged the right of workers to demand better conditions but noted that the strike was affecting citizens who depended on the courts to settle disputes and access justice.

The ongoing strike has significant implications for citizens who rely on the courts to resolve disputes and access justice. Families awaiting custody and property rulings, businesses seeking to recover debts, and individuals whose liberty depends on timely court hearings are among those affected by the disruption. The Minority Caucus urged JUSAG and SSAJUG to remain open to constructive engagement while efforts were made to reach a fair settlement.

The Minority Caucus assured the unions that it would use parliamentary engagement, oversight, and public advocacy to push for a resolution. They expressed their desire for Judicial Service workers to return to work with their concerns addressed and their dignity respected, while ensuring that citizens could access justice without further disruption. The caucus emphasized the need for a fair settlement that addresses the concerns of both the workers and the citizens.

The strike by JUSAG and SSAJUG began after several engagements failed to resolve the dispute over the 2026 salary review. The Minority Caucus's intervention is aimed at finding a swift resolution to the impasse. The caucus's efforts are focused on ensuring that the rights of the workers are respected while also ensuring that citizens have access to justice.

The situation remains tense, with the strike expected to continue until a resolution is reached. The Minority Caucus's appeal to President Mahama and other stakeholders is a significant development in the ongoing dispute. A resolution to the strike is crucial to prevent further disruptions in the justice system and ensure that citizens have access to justice.

Key points

• The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing JUSAG strike.
• The strike is over outstanding issues relating to the 2026 salary review and is affecting the administration of justice.
• The caucus has also called on the Speaker and leadership of Parliament to facilitate urgent discussions to help address the situation.