As a result, JUSUN’s enforcement team sealed off court complexes throughout the state, halting court activities. Many lawyers and their clients who arrived for scheduled court matters found themselves locked out.
At the Abia State High Court in Umuahia, a number of lawyers and their clients were seen outside the court complex, expressing their frustration. Those seeking to obtain court affidavits for banking and travel purposes were also turned away, adding to the overall disappointment.
Additionally, several detainees who were expected to be arraigned by the Nigeria Correctional Service could not be presented in court.
Notices on the main gate of the Abia State High Court in Umuahia indicated that the strike had been sanctioned by JUSUN's national headquarters in response to a request from the Abia State chapter of the union.
In a statement signed by Eze Chinedu, JUSUN Chairman for Abia State, and Assistant Secretary Chinedu Nwachukwu, the strike was attributed to the alleged failure of the state government to provide palliative rice, to pay a N15,000 wage award to JUSUN members, and to include JUSUN members in the previous N30,000 minimum wage. They also voiced their anger over the non-payment of gratuities owed to retired JUSUN staff, among other grievances.
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