Osun JUSUN declares strike as judiciary staff withdraw services over welfare and promotion delays, accusing leadership of neglecting workers’ rights

The directive, signed by State Chairman Idris Adeniran, followed what the union described as the refusal of the Osun State Judicial Service Commission to address urgent issues relating to staff welfare and the long-delayed implementation of 2024 and 2025 promotions.

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Adeniran noted that despite a formal letter issued on 3 September 2025 and a three-day ultimatum delivered on 16 September, the Commission under the Chairmanship of Chief Judge Adepele Ojo had failed to engage with the union.

He said this showed “a disturbing disregard for the rule of law and industrial harmony within the Osun State Judiciary.”

The JUSUN chairman stressed that judiciary workers had been sidelined while other state ministries and parastatals had received approved benefits.

He also called for staff sponsorship to attend National Judicial Institute training and capacity-building programmes.

“Left with no alternative, we are compelled to take decisive action,” the union declared, urging all members to “stand in solidarity and support this collective action, as we strive to protect our rights and interests.”

The industrial action marks a fresh round of unrest within Osun’s courts. Judiciary workers only returned to their offices in March 2024 after a three-month strike, which was suspended following a tripartite agreement between the state government, judiciary management and JUSUN.

That agreement included a promise to address promotions and staff regularisation demands that the union now says remain unmet.