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Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana

Also known as: JUSAG

Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana — labour organization advocating for improved remuneration and conditions of service for judicial officers, holding 2nd Quadrennial Delegates' Conference in Tamale, 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, has appealed to the government to urgently improve the remuneration and conditions of service for judges, magistrates, and staff of the Judicial Service. …

    Close salary gap between lower bench and superior court judges—JUSAG
  3. The Chronicle

    … JUSAG demands better pay, security The National President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, also called for improved remuneration, working conditions and security for judicial officers and Judicial Service staff. …

    There Must Be Balance Between Responsibilities And Personal Lives Of Judges -CJ
  4. September 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … The Inspector-General of Police responded by shutting down the station indefinitely, while the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) withdrew services from the court, citing threats to the safety of its members. …

    After a year without Police, Kwame Danso breathes again as Station reopens
  6. August 2026
  7. Daily Guide

    The Chief of Staff with officials of JUSAG at the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference in Tamale The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), has held its 2nd Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference in Tamale, Northern Region. …

    JUSAG Holds 2nd Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference
  8. The Chronicle

    … The President’s position was conveyed by his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, at the opening of the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), at the University for Development Studies in Tamale. …

    Mahama Reaffirms Judicial Independence, Commits to Staff Welfare
  9. Joy Online

    … sociation of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU), Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Ghana Medical Association (GMA), and the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana …

    FWSC consults Organised Labour on transition to IPEC
  10. July 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, has said the Supreme Court is not made up of (judges) alone, but also the dedicated staff who work behind the scenes to keep the apex court running. …

    Supreme Court not made up of judges alone – JUSAG President at 150th Anniversary Durbar
  12. Daily Guide

    Samuel Afotey Otu addressing the gathering The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, has underscored that the Supreme Court is sustained not only by its Justices but also by the dedicated staff who work behind the scenes to keep …

    Supreme Court Strengthened By Judicial Staff – JUSAG President
  13. Joy Online

    The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, has said the Supreme Court is not made up of justices (judges) alone but also the dedicated staff who work behind the scenes to keep the apex court running. …

    Supreme Court’s success rests on judges and staff alike – JUSAG President
  14. Joy Online

    … vice and constitutional stewardship.” The ceremony featured solidarity messages from Dr Dominic Ayine, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, the Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, a representative of the Chief Justice of The Gambia, the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana …

    Togbe Afede calls for review of Supreme Court appointments

Yesterday

  1. JUSAG urges government to close judge salary gap

    The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana has appealed to the government to improve remuneration and conditions of service for judges, magistrates, and judicial staff, specifically calling for the salary gap between lower bench and superior court judges to be closed by raising lower bench salaries.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Chief Justice calls for work-life balance for judges

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for a healthier balance between the professional responsibilities and personal lives of judges and magistrates, stressing that judicial officers must not lose sight of their humanity while remaining diligent and responsive to litigants.

    1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Kwame Danso District Police Station reopens after year-long closure

    The Kwame Danso District Police Station has reopened after nearly a year without police, court, or formal justice systems following a December 2025 mob attack on the court and police station. The closure left residents unable to report crimes or seek legal redress.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. JUSAG holds 2nd Quadrennial Delegates' Conference in Tamale

    The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana held its 2nd Quadrennial Delegates' Conference in Tamale, Northern Region, themed on staff welfare and technology. The Chief of Staff, representing President Mahama, affirmed government's commitment to the Judiciary's independence and pledged support for digital transformation to improve access to justice.

    27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Mahama reaffirms judicial independence, commits to staff welfare

    President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to Ghana's judicial independence as a constitutional guarantee rather than an executive favour. His Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, conveyed this position at the opening of the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates' Conference of the Judicial Service Staff Association in Tamale, emphasizing that government will support the judiciary while respecting its autonomy.

    27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. FWSC consults labour on transition to independent compensation body

    The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission held a two-day stakeholder engagement with Organised Labour to brief them on the establishment of the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) and solicit input for a draft bill. The IPEC Bill, when passed, will repeal Act 737 and address pay fragmentation, politicisation of salaries, and rising wage bill pressures in the public sector.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Supreme Court relies on judicial staff beyond judges alone

    At the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary durbar, JUSAG President Samuel Afotey Otu highlighted that the apex court's operations depend not only on justices but also on dedicated judicial staff working behind the scenes. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the often unseen contribution of these staff members to the administration of justice.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Supreme Court's work enabled by dedicated judicial staff, says JUSAG

    The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana highlighted that the Supreme Court's functioning depends not only on its Justices but also on the behind-the-scenes work of judicial staff who support every sitting, judgment, and administrative process.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Supreme Court success depends on judges and staff alike

    The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana said the Supreme Court's success rests on both justices and the dedicated staff who work behind the scenes, highlighting the often unseen contribution of judicial personnel to the administration of justice.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Togbe Afede calls for Supreme Court appointment process review

    Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has called for a review of the appointment process for Supreme Court judges, citing the absence of a constitutional upper limit on the number of justices and saying the current arrangement creates room for political considerations. Speaking at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary durbar, he urged reforms to strengthen public confidence in the administration of justice.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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