Kogi Judicial Workers Begin Indefinite Strike as Magistrates Decry Extreme Hardship, Poor Welfare
Kogi State’s judiciary has plunged deeper into crisis as magistrates endure severe neglect, with many arriving in court wearing worn-out clothing and commuting on commercial motorcycles due to the absence of official vehicles. Some magistrates reportedly ride alongside defendants and suspects, while many struggle to feed their families or pay rent, worsening domestic tensions. Despite yearly budget allocations, critics say both former Governor Yahaya Bello and current Governor Usman Ododo have failed to address the decaying justice system.
The situation escalated further as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kogi chapter, declared an indefinite strike starting December 4, 2025, over the government’s failure to pay October 2024 salary arrears and the 2025 leave bonus. Civil society groups warn that the worsening conditions could cripple access to justice unless urgent reforms are implemented.
Kogi State’s judiciary has plunged deeper into crisis as magistrates endure severe neglect, with many arriving in court wearing worn-out clothing and commuting on commercial motorcycles due to the absence of official vehicles. Some magistrates reportedly ride alongside defendants and suspects, while many struggle to feed their families or pay rent, worsening domestic tensions. Despite yearly budget allocations, critics say both former Governor Yahaya Bello and current Governor Usman Ododo have failed to address the decaying justice system.
The situation escalated further as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kogi chapter, declared an indefinite strike starting December 4, 2025, over the government’s failure to pay October 2024 salary arrears and the 2025 leave bonus. Civil society groups warn that the worsening conditions could cripple access to justice unless urgent reforms are implemented.
Kogi Judicial Workers Begin Indefinite Strike as Magistrates Decry Extreme Hardship, Poor Welfare
Kogi State’s judiciary has plunged deeper into crisis as magistrates endure severe neglect, with many arriving in court wearing worn-out clothing and commuting on commercial motorcycles due to the absence of official vehicles. Some magistrates reportedly ride alongside defendants and suspects, while many struggle to feed their families or pay rent, worsening domestic tensions. Despite yearly budget allocations, critics say both former Governor Yahaya Bello and current Governor Usman Ododo have failed to address the decaying justice system.
The situation escalated further as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kogi chapter, declared an indefinite strike starting December 4, 2025, over the government’s failure to pay October 2024 salary arrears and the 2025 leave bonus. Civil society groups warn that the worsening conditions could cripple access to justice unless urgent reforms are implemented.
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