The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) demonstrated solidarity with the nationwide strike initiated by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) by effectively stopping court activities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday. JUSUN members barred entry to key judicial institutions such as the FCT High Court, the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court, leading to a total paralysis of judicial functions. Gates were securely locked, with JUSUN members ensuring strict compliance with the strike directive.
At the Federal High Court in Abuja, access was denied to lawyers, litigants, visitors, and journalists, with only private security guards and a few police officers visible. Comrade Samuel Ikpatt, Chairman of the Federal High Court Chapter of JUSUN, affirmed the union’s commitment to the strike, stating that no court sessions would be held until further instructions from the NLC were received. Similarly, Comrade Mohammed Danjuma-Yusuf, Treasurer of the JUSUN Chapter at the Court of Appeal, confirmed the extensive impact of the strike, declaring a complete shutdown with 100 percent compliance across all branches.
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