Justice suspended as Cross River magistrates begin indefinite strike
Justice suspended as Cross River magistrates begin indefinite strike
Published By: Paul Dada
By Paul Dada
Magistrates in Cross River will on Monday commence an indefinite strike on Monday over the alleged failure of the state government to accede to their demands.
They are accusing the Governor Bassey Otu led administration of neglecting their welfare.
A directive by the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) signed by the state’s chairman of MAN, Godwin Onah and Secretary General, Solomon Abuo, said, “Sequel to our letter to the Governor of Cross River State dated 11 November, 2024, wherein the Notice Of Strike was extended to Friday 22 November, 2024 to enable state government to attend to our demands, and furthermore.
“In view of the Bulletin No. 1 dated 27th November, 2024 wherein we had embarked on a warning strike from 27 November – 29th November, 2024, and the government of Cross River State having failed to address our demands as contained in our communiqué dated 5 November, 2024, or even taking any steps to negotiate with us.
“We are hereby embarking on an indefinite strike action from Monday, December 9, 2024 till our demands are met.”
The magistrates had earlier resolved to go on a three-day warning strike.
- Cross River magistrates begin three-day warning strike
They had in a statement accused the state government of failing to implement their promotions and see to their overall welfare and working environment.
“Furthermore, sequel to our letter to the Governor of Cross River State dated Nov. 11 where the notice of strike, was extended to Friday Nov. 22 to enable the State Government to attend to our demands, and having failed to do so till date, we hereby issue this bulletin.
“In line therefore with our congress resolution to proceed on a warning strike, three days warning strike is hereby declared by the state chapter of the magistrates.
“This action in the first instance, will be effective from 6am of Wednesday, Nov. 27 to Friday, Nov. 29.
“If the state government fails to meet our demands, an indefinite strike shall be embarked upon until all our demands are fully met,” the association said.
