February 09, (THEWILL) — Over 74 magistrates in Cross River State have kicked off an indefinite strike over issues bordering on welfare.
The industrial action is sequel to a communique issued on November 5, 2024, arising from the General Meeting wherein eight (8) demands were made to the Government of Cross River State.
Following the failure to resolve lingering issues with the government, the Cross River State chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria has directed magistrates across the state to commence an indefinite strike.
In a bulletin, number 3 issued in Calabar and signed by His Worship, Godwin O. Onah, Chairman, and His Worship, Solomon O. Abuo, General-Secretary, MAN said magistrates will abstain from duties.
“Sequel to the failure of the Government of Cross River State to address our demands despite several written and oral appeals, the last of which was made vide a letter dated 2nd February 2026, we, the Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter, are hereby embarking on an INDEFINITE STRIKE ACTION from Monday, 9th February 2026, until our demands are met.
“All Magistrates across the State are to ensure strict compliance with this Bulletin by abstaining from performing all official duties, including court sittings till further notice”, the bulletin read.
Some of the demands of the striking magistrates include lack of official vehicles, dilapidated courtrooms, lack of security, paltry ₦15,000 monthly imprest to magistrates, poor remuneration, among others.
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