- The directive is contained in a notice by Chairman of the association in the state, Godwin Onah, and the Secretary, Solomon Abuo.
The magistrates in Cross River State have embarked on indefinite industrial action.
This action followed the directive of Magistrates Association of Nigeria, MAN, ordering its members in the State to down tools.
According to the directive, the strike begin with effect from tomorrow, 9th December, 2024 and members are to seal up all magistrate courts in State
The directive is contained in a notice by Chairman of the association in the state, Godwin Onah, and the Secretary, Solomon Abuo.
According to the notice, all magistrates across the state must ensure strict compliance with the order.
“All magistrates must adhere strictly to this Bulletin No. 2 by abstaining from performing all official duties including court sittings as from Monday 9 December 2024 till further notice.”
The order is sequel to earlier communique issued on 5th November, 2024, after a general meeting where eight demands were made to the Government of Cross River State.
“And it was also sequel to our letter to the Governor of Cross River State dated 11 November, 2024, wherein the Notice of Strike was extended to Friday 22 November, 2024 to enable the State Government to attend to our demands.
“And furthermore, in view of the Bulletin No. 1 dated 27th November, 2024 wherein we had embarked on a warning strike from 27 November 29th November, 2024, the government of Cross River State failed to address our demands as contained in our communiqué dated 5 November, 2024, or even taking any steps to negotiate with us.
“We are hereby embarking on an Indefinite Strike Action till our demands are met.”
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