Superior court judges, just like Members of Parliament and other Article 71 office holders, are entitled to some benefits after every four years of service.

But a source has told the Daily Graphic newspaper that “members have not been paid since December 2016, although other Article 71 office holders have been settled.”

The source also indicated that other allowances, such as book and fuel, were yet to be paid to judges on the lower and superior benches.

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The allowances had been outstanding since January 2017, the source said.

“Our members are struggling to fuel their vehicles and buy law books which are usually expensive and are, therefore, imploring the government to take immediate steps to settle us,” the source said.

The source further indicated that even though the Ministry of Finance had given several assurances to release the funds, they are yet to receive them.

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“The latest assurance was given three months ago but we are yet to receive what is due us. We have been patient enough but it appears our cries have not been heard.

“We are, by this notice, urging the government to take immediate steps to pay us our due,” the source said.

In his response to the concerns raised, a Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr. Kwaku Kwarteng, said he has been made aware of the issue and that he would follow up on it.