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.
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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
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. …
… 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. …
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. …
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 …
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. …
… 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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.