The Coalition of Muslim Organizations Ghana (COMOG) has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene urgently in the ongoing strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to restore court services across the country.
The coalition says the industrial action, which had disrupted judicial services for at least five working days as of November 9, 2026, is causing hardship for Ghanaians who depend on the courts to resolve legal disputes and seek justice.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 9, and signed by its General Secretary, Abdul Majeed Musah, COMOG urged the President to facilitate negotiations between JUSAG and the relevant institutions to secure a mutually acceptable settlement.
The coalition expressed particular concern about persons in police custody and on remand whose court appearances, bail applications and hearings could be delayed because of the strike.
It said the disruption could have serious consequences for people awaiting bail decisions or judicial review of their continued detention, while their families face anxiety, uncertainty and additional financial burdens.
COMOG also highlighted the impact on family, civil, commercial, land and inheritance cases, warning that prolonged delays could affect children’s welfare, livelihoods and access to property or financial relief.
It added that litigants and witnesses were being exposed to additional transport costs and lost working hours, while the postponement of cases could worsen existing backlogs in the justice system.
While calling for an urgent resolution, the coalition acknowledged the contribution of Judicial Service staff and said their concerns about remuneration and conditions of service deserved fair and prompt attention.
It urged the government and relevant institutions to provide clear commitments and credible timelines for addressing the workers’ concerns.
COMOG also appealed to JUSAG members to reconsider the continuation of the strike and engage constructively with the President and other stakeholders.
The coalition further called on the association to consider suspending the industrial action to allow court services to resume while negotiations continue.
It urged the Judiciary to make appropriate arrangements to give urgent attention to cases involving persons in custody, bail applications and other time-sensitive matters.
The statement stressed that COMOG’s appeal was focused on resolving the employment dispute and restoring judicial services, while respecting the independence of the Judiciary and the authority of the courts over individual cases.
“Justice delayed carries a human cost,” the coalition said, urging all parties to act with urgency and mutual respect to end the disruption.
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