JUST IN: CROSS RIVER GOVERNMENT STEPS IN AS MAGISTRATES RESUME STRIKE OVER UNMET DEMANDS

 CROSS RIVER GOVERNMENT STEPS IN AS MAGISTRATES RESUME STRIKE OVER UNMET DEMANDS


The Cross River State Government has intervened following the resumption of an industrial action by magistrates in the state over unresolved welfare and administrative demands.

The Cross River chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) confirmed that its members resumed the previously suspended indefinite strike at midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2026, after the government failed to address outstanding issues within the agreed timeframe.

According to the association, the decision to resume the strike was taken at a general meeting held on January 30, 2026, after earlier assurances by the state government did not translate into concrete action.

The magistrates had initially issued a seven-day strike notice on February 2, 2026, warning that industrial action would resume if their demands were not met.

However, following the commencement of the strike, the state government reportedly held an emergency meeting with the leadership of the association on Monday.

Confirming the meeting, the State Secretary of MAN, Solomon Abuo, said the magistrates met with government officials led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Emmanuel Ironbar, alongside the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem Ani.

Abuo stated that the government requested additional time to review the demands and come up with a response.

“We met with the government today, and they asked for time to put their heads together. We are currently awaiting their response, which will determine whether the strike continues or not,” he said.

In a formal letter addressed to the governor, the association noted that while the government had implemented one aspect of their demands — including promotion and regularisation of magistrates across cadres — several critical issues remained unresolved.

The magistrates expressed concern over prolonged stagnation in career advancement since 2015, poor welfare conditions, and the payment of a monthly allowance of ₦15,000, which they described as significantly lower than what their counterparts earn in neighbouring states.

Other demands include the rehabilitation of magistrate courts, provision of official vehicles, full implementation of promotions with financial benefits, and the settlement of outstanding arrears.

The association urged the state government to act promptly to prevent a prolonged disruption to the administration of justice in the state.

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