Accra, Nov. 3, GNA – The Ministry of Finance has approved the payment of reviewed salary arrears to members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the lower court bench in two instalments, beginning in November 2026.
The first instalment, covering five months (January to May 2026), will be paid in November, while the second, covering June to October 2026, will be paid in December.
A letter dated November 2, 2026, and signed by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, said on Tuesday.
The letter recalled that, pursuant to Article 149 of the 1992 Constitution, the President had approved the implementation of new conditions of service for staff of the Judicial Service and members of the lower court bench, effective January 1, 2026.
“In line with Government’s resolve not to accrue arrears, approval is hereby granted for the payment of the associated arrears per the schedule…,” the letter stated.
The payment arrangement comes amid the nationwide strike by JUSAG members, who are demanding improved conditions of service and the payment of salary arrears.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Reporter: Joyce Danso