Bank Governor Dissolves Workers’ Trade Union Over Alleged Illegal Activities

(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Johnny Ohisa Damian, has ordered the dissolution of the Bank of South Sudan Workers’ Trade Union (BoSSWTU), citing what the institution described as illegal activities and incitement of a staff sit-in strike.

In an administrative order dated 8 July 2026, Governor Damian announced the immediate dissolution of the union until further notice, invoking powers granted under Section 26(1) of the amended Bank of South Sudan Act 2023.

According to the order, the decision was taken after the union allegedly conducted an illegal General Assembly meeting during which an ultimatum was issued to the bank’s top management to respond to staff demands.

The order also accuses the union of inciting a staff sit-in strike at the Bank of South Sudan on 7 July 2026.

The Governor stated that the alleged actions occurred despite the bank having paid ten months of salary arrears to staff members.

“This Administrative Order shall come into force as from the date of its signature by the Governor,” the document states.

The directive was signed by Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian and copied to the First Deputy Governor for Policy and Banking, the Deputy Governor for Administration and Finance, all Director Generals, the Counsel General, the bank’s Safety and Protection Unit and the National Security Service and Criminal Investigation Department offices within the Bank of South Sudan.

The dissolution of the trade union marks a significant development in labour relations at the country’s central bank and comes amid concerns over staff welfare and workplace grievances.

There was no immediate response from representatives of the dissolved union regarding the allegations outlined in the administrative order.

Source: Administrative Order No. 12/BoSS/OG/2026 issued by the Office of the Governor, Bank of South Sudan, dated 8 July 2026.