Osun judiciary workers resume after prolonged strike

Some members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun have begun returning to work following the suspension of a prolonged strike over unpaid entitlements and allowances.

Supreme news reports that the union on Sept. 19, embarked on strike to compel the Judicial Service Commission to consider promotions for its members for 2024 and 2025.

It also demanded that the commission should organise training for its members as part of efforts to build their capacity.

Supreme news also reports that the magistrate courts were opened, and workers were seen cleaning and sweeping while lawyers were seen driving freely in and out of the state high court premises.

One of the lawyers, Mr Olatunbosun Oladipu told newsmen he was optimistic that activities would resume fully very soon.

Oladipu said the resumption would enable the magistrates and judges to clear pending cases on their docket.

He said defendants in police cells would now be able to take their pleas, secure bail where applicable, while courts would also deliver pending judgments.

According to him, it is clear that the court will be busy from next week and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The Chairman of JUSUN in Osun , Mr Idris Adeniran had told newsmen that only Magistrates’ Courts were allowed to open.

He said the reason was to decongest police cells and facilitate the processing of bail and release of individuals from prison facilities.

He urged all Magistrates’ Court staff to resume immediately to enable the courts to process bail applications and attend to the needs of the general public, particularly those requiring affidavits.