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From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar
Magistrates across courts in Cross River State have commenced an indefinite strike action following the refusal of the state government to meet it’s demands.
Magistrates in the state under the Magistrates Association of Nigeria, MAN say the strike is indefinite and it’s seventy four members in the state judiciary will stay away from the courts.
The industrial action is sequel to a communique issued on 5th November 2024 arising from the General Meeting wherein Eight (8) demands were made to the Government of Cross River State.
Following the failure to resolve lingering issues with the government, the Cross River State chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria has directed magistrates across the state to commence an indefinite strike.
In a bulletin number 3 issued in Calabar and signed by His Worship, Godwin O. Onah Chairman and His Worship, Solomon O. Abuo General-Secretary, MAN said magistrates will abstain from duties.
“Sequel to the failure of the Government of Cross River State to address our demands despite several written and oral appeals, the last of which was made vide a letter dated 2nd February 2026.
” We the Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter are hereby embarking on an indefinite strike action from Monday, 9th February 2026 until our demands are met.
“All Magistrates across the State are to ensure strict compliance with this Bulletin by abstaining from performing all official duties, including court sittings till further notice”, the bulletin read.
Some demands of the striking magistrates include lack of official vehicles as some members board public transportation to work.
They also demand a revamp of court rooms as they are made to work in dilapidated court rooms.
MAN also demand improved security for magistrates, improved monthly imprest as well as a better take home pay for their members.
Ededem Ani, the Cross River State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice has yet to react to the industrial action by the magistrates.
