The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ogun State chapter, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government, demanding the payment of outstanding promotion benefits and the restoration of a 10 per cent reduction in judiciary workers’ allowances.
In a letter dated 8 April 2026 and addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun through the Head of Service, the union warned that failure to meet its demands would result in a statewide withdrawal of services by judiciary workers from 29 April 2026.
The letter, signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Ajiboye Tunji, and Assistant Secretary, Comrade Adeyemo Adekanbi, was also copied to key stakeholders, including the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the Chief Registrars of the High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal, as well as the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Nigerian Bar Association in the state.
JUSUN expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s failure to implement salary adjustments for judiciary staff promoted since January 2025, noting that affected workers have assumed new roles without receiving the corresponding financial benefits.
“This is not only unacceptable and unconstitutional but also a clear disregard for the rights of judiciary workers,” the union stated.
The union also criticised what it described as continued state government control over the salaries and allowances of judiciary workers, arguing that the practice undermines judicial independence.
Citing provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), including Sections 81, 84, and 121, JUSUN maintained that funds allocated to the judiciary should be released directly to the office of the Chief Judge to guarantee financial autonomy and improve efficiency within the justice system.
The ultimatum signals rising tensions between judiciary workers and the Ogun State Government, with the threat of industrial action likely to disrupt court activities if the issues remain unresolved.
