A Coalition of Magistrates, Grade A Customary Courts Presidents and Legal Research Officers of the Ondo State Judiciary has called off its two-week-old strike.
The coalition began the strike in early January 2026, demanding financial autonomy and better welfare, a move that led to court shutdowns and the postponement of cases across the state.
The suspension was announced in a joint statement signed and released by the coalition’s leaders, Mrs O. Edwin and Mr Segun Rotiba, on Tuesday in Akure.
The magistrates said the decision to suspend the strike followed a series of meetings and agreements.
“Consequent upon the withdrawal of services by members of the above coalition, there were series of meetings and engagements with the executive arm of government over the immediate demands of the coalition and the issue of financial autonomy for the Ondo State Judiciary.
“The engagements were conducted by critical stakeholders, including the coalition, JUSUN, and government.
“All pressing issues of official cars for magistrates, Presidents of Grade A Customary Courts, and a new salary structure for magistrates, presidents and legal research officers were considered.
“After a painstaking but realistic agreement on all issues, and the demonstration of good faith and commitment towards immediate implementation of autonomy for the Ondo State Judiciary and other demands raised in our letter, we hereby suspend the withdrawal of services and direct our members to resume work immediately,” the statement said.
The coalition expressed appreciation to its members for their commitment, the executive of JUSUN for its strategic cooperation, lawyers for their understanding, and the general public for their patience.
(NAN)
