The coalition of Ondo State Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts and Legal Research Officers has suspended its two-week old strike.
The coalition who announced the suspension in a statement on Monday in Akure, the state capital, directed members to return to work from Tuesday.
The statement read: “Consequent upon the withdrawal of services by members of the above coalition, there were series of meetings and engagements with the executive arm of government over the immediate demands of the coalition and the issue of financial autonomy for Ondo state judiciary.
“The engagements were conducted by critical stakeholders, including the coalition, JUSUN, and government.
“All pressing issues of official cars for Magistrates, Presidents of Grade A Customary Court, and new salary structure for Magistrates, Presidents, and Legal Research Officers were considered.
“After a painstaking but realistic agreement on all issues, the demonstration of good faith, commitment towards immediate implementation of autonomy for Ondo State Judiciary and other demands raised in our letter, we hereby suspend the withdrawal of services and direct our members to resume work from tomorrow, the 20th of January, 2026.
“We appreciate our members for their commitment, the executive of JUSUN for their strategic cooperation, the NBA for their understanding, and the general public for their patience.”
