………inn Ondo
The Coalition of Magistrates , Presidents of Grade A Customary Court and Legal Research Officers of Ondo State Judiciary has suspended its two-week old strike.
A statement jointly signed by the coalition’s leaders: Mrs O. Edwin and Mr Segun Rotiba on Tuesday in Akure said that the suspension followed series of meetings and agreement.
” 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 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 immediately,” the statement stated.
The coalition appreciated members for their commitment, executive of JUSUN for their strategic cooperation, lawyers for their understanding, and the general public for their patience. (NAN)
