Magistrates in Cross River State has announced an indefinite strike starting on Monday, December 9, 2024.
This followed the magistrate’s failure to reach agreement with the State government after a series of meetings in November 2024 and warning strikes extending into early December.
According to the magistrates, the strike have become necessary following government’s failure to address their 8-point demands, which focus on welfare, promotions, and improvements in their working conditions and environment.
This decision was confirmed in Bulletin Number 2, dated December 8, 2024, issued by the Magistrates Association of Nigeria ,MAN, Cross River State Chapter.
The bulletin was signed by the chapter chairman, His Worship Emmanuel Onah, Esq., and the state secretary, Solomon Abuo, Esq.
The bulletin urged members to stay away from official duties indefinitely.
It stated: “Sequel to our communiqué issued on November 5, 2024, after the general meeting wherein 8 demands were made to the Government of Cross River State, we are left with no option but to embark on an indefinite strike effective Monday, December 9, 2024.”
The Magistrates Association emphasized that the strike will continue until their demands are fully met.
“Furthermore, a sequel to our letter to the Governor of Cross River State dated 11th November 2024, wherein the notice of strike, was extended to Friday 22 November 2024 to enable the State Government to attend to our demands, and in view of the Bulletin No. 1 dated 27” November 2024 wherein we had embarked on a warning strike from 27” November – 29th November 2024, and the government of Cross River State has failed to address our demands as contained In our communique dated 5 November 2024, or even taking any steps to negotiate with us.
“We are hereby embarking on an indefinite strike action from Monday, 9″ Day of December 2024 till our demands are met. Finally, all Magistrates across the State are to ensure strict compliance with this Bulletin by abstaining from performing all official duties including court sittings ti further notice, solidarity forever”.
