The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has expressed satisfaction with President Akufo-Addo’s decision to endorse the revised salaries and allowances of its members.
Previously, the Association had been protesting against what they perceived as the government’s lack of commitment to approving the agreed-upon terms, leading to an indefinite strike starting on May 24, 2023.
JUSAG had urgently requested the government’s attention regarding the implementation of the approved cost-of-living allowance for its members.
They subsequently sought the intervention of Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkonoo.
The Association stated that their engagement with the Chief Justice produced positive outcomes, confirming that the president has approved the reviewed salaries and other entitled allowances for JUSAG members.
The association in a statement indicated that though the process and engagement with the Chief Justice had been challenging, “we are glad that her ingenuity and exceptional leadership with the support of other stakeholders led to the conclusion of the engagement on the 15th of June 2023 with an understanding that implementation of the reviewed salaries will take effect in July 2023.”
“We are reassured by the letter of Her Ladyship Honourable Chief Justice dated 13th July 2023 which confirms that His Excellency the President of Ghana has approved the new salary structure, and implementation will be done in the month of July 2023 as indicated by the Ministry of Finance at the close of engagement,” the group further noted in the statement.