Magistrates in Cross River State have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, citing the federal government’s failure to deal with their long-standing calls for on welfare, promotions, and dealing situations.
The choice was introduced in Bulletin Quantity 2, issued on Sunday by the Cross River State Chapter of the Magistrates Affiliation of Nigeria.
The doc, signed by the chapter chairman, Godwin Onah, and the state secretary, Solomon Abuo, directed all members to droop official duties indefinitely.
The bulletin said, “Sequel to our communiqué issued on November 5, 2024, after the final assembly whereby eight calls for had been made to the Authorities of Cross River State, we’re left with no possibility however to embark on an indefinite strike efficient Monday, December 9, 2024.”
The strike follows a collection of warning strikes and letters to the state authorities, together with a communiqué dated November 5 and a proper discover of strike issued on November 11.
MAN prolonged its preliminary strike deadline to November 22, hoping for the state authorities to provoke dialogue.
Regardless of these measures, the affiliation lamented the federal government’s lack of motion or willingness to have interaction.
A subsequent warning strike held from November 27 to November 29 did not yield any outcomes, prompting the magistrates to take a tougher stance.
The magistrates reiterated their dedication to the strike till all their calls for had been absolutely addressed.
The bulletin added, “We’re hereby embarking on an indefinite strike motion from Monday, December 9, 2024 until our calls for are met.
“Lastly, all magistrates throughout the state are to make sure strict compliance with this bulletin by abstaining from performing all official duties, together with court docket sittings, till additional discover.”
