Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
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Ogun CJ Under Pressure as Judicial Workers Cry Out Over Unfair Treatment
ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State judiciary is currently under strain as judicial staff pursue what they describe as unfair treatment by authorities, particularly in the form of unpaid allowances. While the Chief Judge has not issued a direct statement to that effect, recent actions by the Judiciary Staff Union suggest morale is low and demands for fairness are growing louder.
What the Workers Are Saying
• Members of JUSUN in Ogun went on a warning strike in February 2024 over the state government’s failure to pay a 40% peculiar allowance promised to judicial workers.[2]
• The courts were shut down in Isabo, Abeokuta, as staff walked out in protest.[2]
• Workers say several meetings with government representatives ended in a deadlock, with no payment, no timelines, and insufficient response to their concerns.[1]
What The Chief Judge’s Role & Possible Response Could Be
• Although I didn’t locate a statement with those exact words (“unfair treatment”), the role of the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Arinola Dipeolu, is central in managing the judiciary environment.
• - In past instances, the CJ has made calls for judicial officers to be professional and uphold integrity.[3]
• Whether she has explicitly acknowledged the workers’ claims of unfair treatment could not be verified in the sources I searched.
Implications & What To Watch
• Unresolved grievances such as unpaid allowances can negatively affect judicial operations: delayed rulings, reduced staff motivation, and possible escalation of strikes.
• If Ogun’s CJ or state government issues a statement, that could ease tensions. Also, follow‑up on whether the peculiar allowance demands will be met.
• Watch for official press releases by Ogun Judiciary or statements by the CJ that directly address the fairness or welfare of judicial staff.
If you want, I can try to get a direct quote from the current Ogun Chief Judge for your story — would you prefer I dig into that?
Citations:
1. Peoples Gazette Nigeria: gazettengr.com/ogun-judiciary-workers-begin-strike-over-peculiar-allowance/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. ICIR News: www.icirnigeria.org/judicial-workers-begin-5-day-warning-strike-in-ogun/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Daily Trust: dailytrust.com/ogun-cj-warns-magistrates-against-abuse-of-judicial-powers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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