Supreme Court to Sit on 3 November Despite JUSAG Strike as Arrears Deal Emerges
Ghana's Supreme Court was directed to sit on 3 November despite the JUSAG strike. Government approved a two-stage arrears plan, but the union said the strike continued.
The Chief Justice directed Ghana’s Supreme Court to convene on Tuesday, 3 November, even as the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) maintained its nationwide strike. A new government arrears-payment approval has not yet ended the dispute.
ACCRA — The Chief Justice directed Ghana’s Supreme Court to convene on Tuesday, 3 November, even as the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) maintained its nationwide strike. A new government arrears-payment approval has not yet ended the dispute.
JUSAG Strike: What Is Open, What Is Agreed?
Understand the Supreme Court notice, government arrears proposal and unresolved strike decision.
Reporting cut-off: late 2 November 2026. Not a live court-status service.
Which courts are covered by the notice?
Supreme Court
The 2 November notice instructed lawyers and parties with matters listed for 3 November to attend.
This does not independently confirm that sittings occurred or that normal staffing was available.
Government’s arrears timetable
Ten months of reported salary and allowance arrears are divided into two equal five-month periods.
November 2026
January–MayFive months of arrears scheduled.
Approved timetable — payment not verifiedDecember 2026
June–OctoberFive months of arrears expected.
Approved timetable — payment not verifiedThe approval concerns Judicial Service staff and members of the Lower Court Bench, according to the supplied Finance Ministry letter summary. It is not confirmation of salary credits.
Interactive: what has actually happened?
Supreme Court notice
Lawyers and parties were instructed to attend listed Supreme Court matters on 3 November.
Status: Instruction reportedAn instruction is not evidence that a hearing went ahead.
What should court users do?
Supreme Court matters
Follow the Judicial Service notice and confirm the listing with your lawyer or court registry.
Other courts
Do not assume normal operations. Check the relevant court or your lawyer before relying on a scheduled hearing.
Strike updates
Look for a formal JUSAG suspension announcement rather than relying on reports of productive negotiations.
Three separate developments, three different tests
A Supreme Court attendance notice concerns a specific court and date. The Finance Ministry’s approval establishes a proposed arrears timetable. JUSAG’s industrial action requires a separate union decision.
None of these developments, by itself, establishes a return to normal operations across Ghana’s courts.
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