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Ghana’s courts to reopen Tuesday after strike is suspended

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The Ghana Judicial Service has announced the suspension of the strike by JUSAG and SSAJUG, allowing hearings to resume from Tuesday 10 November 2026. According to the Ghanaian Chronicle, the agreement follows negotiations between the unions and management, signed by Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed.

The Ghana Judicial Service has announced the suspension of the strike launched by JUSAG, the judicial staff union, and SSAJUG, the senior staff union. The country’s courts are to resume normal operations on Tuesday 10 November 2026, according to The Ghanaian Chronicle. The indefinite strike had disrupted hearings and the administration of justice.

The suspension follows negotiations between the leaders of the two unions and the Judicial Service management, which led to a mutual agreement to end the action. In a statement issued on Monday 9 November and signed by Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed, the Service directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect.

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