The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has ordered the Supreme Court to proceed with its normal court business on Tuesday, 3rd November, despite an indefinite strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana, which disrupted proceedings at several courts across the country on Monday.
In a notice issued on Monday, 2nd November, the Judicial Service said the directive was to ensure that the apex court convenes as scheduled, asking lawyers and parties with cases listed before it to take note and attend to their matters.
“Pursuant to the direction of His Lordship, the Chief Justice, it is hereby notified for the information of all lawyers and parties to proceedings that the Supreme Court shall convene for its normal court business tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 November 2026,” the notice stated.
The directive comes amid an industrial action by JUSAG over the government’s failure to approve a proposed review of salaries and related allowances for Judicial Service staff.
The strike, which took effect on Monday, brought activities at several court premises to a halt, with the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Accra Circuit Court and some District Court offices locked.
Checks indicated that security personnel had been instructed not to open the gates, restricting access to the affected court premises. Red pieces of cloth were also tied to some court entrances as a sign of the association’s concerns and its ongoing industrial action.
Meanwhile, JUSAG is expected to meet the Ministry of Labour on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026, to discuss its outstanding salary review demands.
