the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey has commended the newly elected MUSIGA executives to work together and be easygoing with each other for the union’s growth.
He stressed that According to him, unity alone isn’t enough for operative leadership; emphasizing that they must learn to get along.
Admitting the challenges the union faces and stated hope that the new leadership could improve MUSIGA’s situation.
“There are people who can be united but cannot tolerate each other and work together but I charge this newly-elected MUSIGA executives to learn to tolerate and work together if they want to move forward ‘’ he said.
He encouraged musicians to take their skills seriously, stressing its monetary rewards.
He also promised full support from the Ministry, which has set aside an office for MUSIGA matters.
“Musicians have made riches from music and I would advise that it is taken seriously. If you think there is no money in music ask the likes of Sarkodie to tell you how much they are making,” he said.
The newly elected executives are Bessa Simons, President; Rev Dr Thomas Yawson, First Vice; Abena Ruthy, Second Vice; S.K Agyemang, General Secretary; Rev Eddie Eyison, National Treasurer; Chizzy Wailer, National Organizer; and Rev Gifty Ghansah, National Welfare Officer.
Story by Obaapa Janee
