The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has pledged to engage the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, over the concerns of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) in a bid to resolve its ongoing strike.
Dr Ayine gave the assurance during a meeting with the national leadership of JUSAG to discuss the issues that triggered the industrial action and explore ways of securing an amicable resolution.
He said he would raise the association’s concerns with Dr Forson at a scheduled meeting, describing them as a priority.
“I have a meeting with the Finance Minister [on Thursday] 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,” he said.
Dr Ayine reaffirmed his commitment to the association, citing his role in securing the passage of C.I. 141, the Judicial Service Terms and Conditions Regulations, 2025, to clarify the conditions of service of judicial staff.
He also said he had provided a legal opinion to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission affirming the legitimacy of JUSAG’s concerns about allowances under the regulations.
“I have always been with you and will ensure that you get what is due to you,” he added.
The JUSAG leadership commended the Attorney-General for his support and willingness to take up their concerns with the relevant authorities.
The association’s General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, described the meeting as productive and said the leadership would consider Dr Ayine’s appeal for the staff to return to work while awaiting feedback from his engagement with the Finance Minister.
“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,” he said.
Mr Yakubu added that the association would reflect on the appeal to suspend the strike and make a decision after the meeting with the Finance Minister.
Both parties expressed optimism that the engagement would lead to a swift resumption of normal court operations and a lasting resolution of the staff’s concerns.
JUSAG began an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday, November 2, following what it described as the government’s failure to approve and implement its members’ reviewed salaries and allowances for the 2026 financial year.
The association’s demands are based on Article 149 of the 1992 Constitution and the Judicial Service (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025, also known as CI 141, which provide the framework for determining the salaries and conditions of service of Judicial Service employees.
JUSAG had been seeking approval of recommendations submitted by the Judicial Council on the 2026 salary review, as well as payment of the revised salaries and outstanding arrears covering January to October 2026.
The association has since held engagements with relevant stakeholders to seek a resolution.
Source:Fiilafmonline/CitiNews
