Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ customary courts and legal research officers in Ondo State on Monday commenced an indefinite strike over poor welfare.
The strike was declared by the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts and Legal Research Officers, Ondo State Judiciary in a notice.
The notice dated January 2, 2026, was addressed to all members across the state.
The coalition, in the notice, directed its members to commence an indefinite strike from Monday, January 5, 2026, warning that the action would “remain total and uncompromising.”
Members were barred from performing any official duties, including reporting to offices, sitting in court or acting in any official capacity during the strike.
The directive also expressly prohibited magistrates and court officials from issuing, signing, endorsing or authorising any court order, process, directive or document, whether physically or remotely, for the duration of the strike.
The coalition emphasised that the strike would not be suspended until its demands are fully met.
It urged members to remain united and resolute, calling for discipline, unity and unwavering solidarity in support of the action.
Thefrontrank reports that all courts were under lock and key across the state on Monday, while workers who reported for duty returned home when they could not access the courts premises.
