Akufo-Addo approves salary review for Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana
Gertrude Torkornoo
His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved the reviewed salaries and other allowances for members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG).
In an officially issued statement dated 17th July 2023 and signed by JUSAG National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) said they wish to congratulate the Honourable Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkonoo on her assumption of office as the 15th Chief Justice and 3rd Lady Chief Justice to head the third arm of Government.
The statement indicated that “Her assumption of office coincided with the difficult periods during which JUSAG was battling with the Government over the review of salaries and related allowances for staff of Judicial Service and the Lower Bench for 2023-2024 years.
About the process for the salary review, they said
“Though the process had been challenging, we are glad that her ingenuity and exceptional leadership with the support of other stakeholders led to conclusion of the engagement on the 15th of June 2023 with an understanding that implementation of the reviewed salaries will take effect in July 2023.
“We are reassured by the letter of Her Ladyship Honourable Chief Justice dated 13th July 2023 which confirms that His Excellency the President of Ghana has approved the new salary structure, and implementation will be done in the month of July 2023 as indicated by the Ministry of Finance at the close of engagement.
“We are further gratified by the commitment of the Honourable Chief Justice to see to the passage into law a Judicial Service Regulation (Constitutional Instrument) in accordance with Article 158(2), 159, and the case of JUSAG vs The Attorney General & 2 Ors (2016).
“We hope that comprehensive work on the CI will bring an end to the biennial strikes associated with salary reviews.”
Further, the issued statement expressed their heartfelt gratitude.
“The National Executive Council (NEC) of JUSAG wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to our mother Chief Justice for the good start, and to the immediate former Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah for his efforts. We shall work with her and Management to rebrand the Judicial Service and build upon the successes chalked by the Judiciary and the Judicial Service over the years.”
Extending their gratitude, they mentioned some names.
“We equally wish to extend our felicitations to His Excellency the President of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Labour and Employment Relations, the Office of the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, the Judicial Council, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission for the journey thus far.
“To the gallant staff of the Judicial Service, we appreciate you for your patience and support throughout the journey.”
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
