Anambra Lawyers Threaten Mass Protest Over JUSUN Strike

Lawyers in Anambra State on Friday threatened to embark on mass
protest over the lingering strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of
Nigeria (JUSUN).

The lawyers under the auspices of the Committee of Chairmen of
the branches of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in the state
expressed worry over the industrial action, issuing a seven-day
ultimatum towards resolving the matter.

Addressing reporters in Awka, Chairman of Committee of Chairmen
of the eight branches of NBA, Kingsley Awuka, described the
decision of the Governors’ Forum to suspend discussion and
engagement of JUSUN as uncharitable, unpatriotic and totally
unacceptable.

He asked governor Willie Obiano to ignore the Governors’ Forum
decision and quickly commence the implementation of the
constitutional provisions relating to the financial autonomy of the
Judiciary in the State.

He said the Committee would be left with no option after
expiration of the ultimatum to join forces with JUSUN and mobilize
the public and civil society organizations in protests to ensure
compliance.

He said, “The attention of the Executive Governor is drawn to
the rot and dilapidating state of infrastructure in the Anambra
State Judiciary. Many High Courts, where Judges sit, are in dire
straits.

Lawyers in Anambra State on Friday threatened to embark on mass
protest over the lingering strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of
Nigeria (JUSUN).

The lawyers under the auspices of the Committee of Chairmen of
the branches of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in the state
expressed worry over the industrial action, issuing a seven-day
ultimatum towards resolving the matter.

Addressing reporters in Awka, Chairman of Committee of Chairmen
of the eight branches of NBA, Kingsley Awuka, described the
decision of the Governors’ Forum to suspend discussion and
engagement of JUSUN as uncharitable, unpatriotic and totally
unacceptable.

He asked governor Willie Obiano to ignore the Governors’ Forum
decision and quickly commence the implementation of the
constitutional provisions relating to the financial autonomy of the
Judiciary in the State.

He said the Committee would be left with no option after
expiration of the ultimatum to join forces with JUSUN and mobilize
the public and civil society organizations in protests to ensure
compliance.

He said, “The attention of the Executive Governor is drawn to
the rot and dilapidating state of infrastructure in the Anambra
State Judiciary. Many High Courts, where Judges sit, are in dire
straits.