Osun judiciary workers begin strike action

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THE Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Osun State chapter has embarked on a strike action.

The union on Friday directed all its members statewide to withdraw their services and refrain from reporting to work henceforth.

The notice of the strike action was contained in a statement signed by the Osun JUSUN chairman, Comrade Idris Adedayo, and made available to Newsmen on Friday.

Adedayo in the statement disclosed that the resumption of the earlier suspended industrial action became inevitable after the expiration of a three day ultimatum earlier issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

He also said the decision to down tools was also as a result of the Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission and Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyetola Adepele Ojo, failing to engage with the leadership of JUSUN.

Parts of the statement read, “It is with great regret that we announce the escalation of our industrial action. Despite our letter of September 3, 2025, and the subsequent three-day ultimatum issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission has failed to engage with the leadership of JUSUN.

“This unfortunate lack of response suggests a disturbing disregard for the rule of law and industrial harmony within the Osun State Judiciary. Left with no alternative, we are compelled to take decisive action.

“We hereby direct all members of staff working in the Osun State Judiciary to withdraw their services and refrain from reporting to work, effective immediately.”

The Osun JUSUN chairman also accused the state chief judge, Justice Adepele Ojo, of failing to intervene on issues concerning staff welfare and 2024/2025 promotions.

“Osun JUSUN has issued a press statement calling for urgent intervention in staff welfare and 2024/2025 promotions.

“Despite our letter dated September 3, 2025, the Chairman of the Osun State Judicial Service Commission has not reached out to the leadership of our union, leading us to believe that the Osun State Judiciary leadership is not committed to upholding the rule of law and industrial,” he said.

Listing the union’s demands, he said: “Expedited Promotions: We request the Commission under the Chairmanship of Honourable Justice Adepele Ojo to expedite the scheduling of a Judicial Service Commission (JSC) sitting to consider promotions for Judiciary Staff for 2024 and 2025, noting that the state government has already approved and paid benefits to other state ministries and parastatals.

“Training and Capacity-Building: We call on the Commission to sponsor Judiciary Staff to attend National Judicial Institute (NJI) training and capacity-building.”

The Osun JUSUN leadership urged all workers to stand in solidarity and support the collective action because it is intended to protect members rights and interests.