Olusegun Adeyemo
The streets leading to the High Court Gate in Osogbo were alive with chants on Thursday morning as judiciary workers gathered in solidarity. It was here that the Osun JUSUN Strike found new strength, despite rumours swirling that the protest would last only three days. Instead, banners waved and voices rose, declaring one message: the struggle is indefinite.
For Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran, the union’s chairman, the misinformation was more than a distraction it was an attempt to break morale. Standing before his members, he spoke with conviction, describing the reports as “false, baseless, and malicious.” The words hit the crowd like sparks, igniting renewed determination among those who have long felt neglected within the state’s justice system.
At the heart of the Osun JUSUN Strike are grievances that have festered for years: delayed promotions, poor welfare, and working conditions that judiciary staff say no longer reflect the importance of their role in upholding the rule of law. The strike, they argue, is not a reckless move but a necessary cry for fairness a demand that the Judicial Service Commission, under Chief Judge Adepele Ojo, cannot continue to ignore.
From typists to bailiffs, clerks to administrators, the gathering was more than a rally; it was a portrait of resilience. Placards scrawled with slogans spoke of dignity and justice, while the chants of workers echoed the frustrations of a workforce tired of promises without action. Their collective presence turned the courthouse gates into a stage where history seemed to be unfolding.
As the sun dipped behind Osogbo’s skyline, one fact remained clear: the Osun JUSUN Strike is not fading into the background. Instead, it is hardening into a movement. For the judiciary workers, this is no longer just a protest it is a fight for recognition, one they vow to pursue until victory is won.
