29th June 2023
The leadership of the Musician Union of Ghana has noticed that with concern, moves by certain individuals to form a new MUSIGA.
This is an unfortunate development and obviously a ploy by individuals to sow discord and confusion within the ranks of the members of Musiga.
After the failure of their legal machinations and maneuvering, this latest attempt to break the ranks of Musiga is unwarranted and must be condemned by all well-meaning musicians.
According to Musiga’s Constitution, Article 7.4.1. Membership shall be open to; Professional musicians who are not members of any rival body of musicians. The Union’s constitution Article 7.7 . on Conflict of Interest states -” No member shall be permitted to hold membership in any union of musicians not affiliated with the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA) or in any other organization, an association of musicians or collecting society that has goals or engages in a pattern of conduct undermining the legitimate interest of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) or any affiliate.”
From the foregoing constitutional provisions, any member who joins the purported New MUSIGA automatically loses their membership in the Union.
Finally, as we prepare for our elections on August 8, the leadership of MUSIGA would like to encourage our members to remain calm and united as we work to build a strong and united Union.
MUSIGA, Together in Rhythm
I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Acting President,
Bessa Simons
Story by Obaapa Janee\ ahotoronline.com
