The Ogun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding promotion benefits and the restoration of a 10 per cent deduction from judiciary workers’ allowances.

In a letter dated April 8, 2026, and addressed to the governor through the Head of Service, the union expressed “deep concern and disappointment” over the state government’s failure to implement salary adjustments for judiciary staff promoted since January 2025.

The letter, signed by the State Chairman, Comrade (Lion) Ajiboye Olanrewaju Tunji, and the Assistant Secretary, Comrade Adeyemo Adekanbi, noted that despite receiving promotion letters and assuming new roles, affected workers have yet to enjoy the corresponding financial benefits.

“This is not only unacceptable and unconstitutional, but also a clear disregard for the rights of judiciary workers,” the union stated.

JUSUN further criticised what it described as the continued control of judiciary workers’ salaries and allowances by the Ogun State Government, arguing that the practice violates constitutional provisions guaranteeing financial autonomy for the judiciary.

Citing relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), including Sections 81, 84, and 121, the union stressed that funds meant for the judiciary should be released directly to the office of the Chief Judge to ensure independence and efficiency in the justice system.

Among its key demands, the union called for the immediate payment of all outstanding promotion benefits, the restoration of the 10 per cent deduction from CONJUSS allowances, and full compliance with resolutions reached at its executive meeting held on January 29, 2026.

The union warned that failure by the government to meet these demands within 21 days—effective from April 8, 2026—would result in the withdrawal of services by judiciary workers across the state beginning April 29, 2026.

Copies of the letter were also sent to key stakeholders, including the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the Chief Registrars of the High Court and Customary Court of Appeal, as well as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) across various branches in the state.

Efforts to reach the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade, for comments were unsuccessful, as calls and a WhatsApp message sent to his known mobile number were not responded to as of the time of filing this report.