The Wa High Court jury members in the Upper West region have initiated an indefinite strike due to unpaid sitting and attendance allowances.
According to their statement to the press, they have been carrying out their duties without remuneration for almost two years. Despite several petitions to the government, their pleas for the release of the allowances have gone unanswered, leaving them with no other recourse but to take this drastic action.
The jury members expressed disappointment that their concerns were not addressed when they initially began their strike on Monday.
As a sign of their protest, they refused to participate in criminal hearings at the Wa High Court on that day.
The jurors have made it clear that they will continue their strike until they receive their long-overdue payments.
Adding to their frustration, reports have emerged that some juries in other parts of the country have already been paid, making the situation even more unjust in their eyes. As a result, the members of the Wa High Court jury are determined to stand their ground until their arrears are settled.