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While he remains about two months at Bice Osei Kuffour, better known as Obour, to become president of the Union of Musicians of Ghana (MUSIGA), his vice president oversees his work. .
Veteran musician Bessa Simons, who has been MP for Obour for eight years, wants to lead Ghana's largest body of musicians.
As Mr. Obour's second term as president of MUSIGA draws to a close, the plan to elect a successor has truly begun.
The musicians' body has set June 26th of this year as the date on which members will elect a new president.
After performing various duties at MUSIGA, including as an acting national organizer, second vice president and now senior vice president, Bessa believes that he is the ideal man for the position.
The musician, who had purchased appointment forms last Friday, told Sammy Forson in an interview with Cosmopolitan Mix on Joy FM that he had a lot to offer to the musician's body.
"If I got the green light, I will bring my expertise and experience to help the (MUSIGA) grow," he said.
Bessa Simons firmly believes that the administration of Obour has "accomplished a lot and I think that there is still much to be done and, knowing where we are, I think I can continue and add all that remains to be done."
Asked about his plans for MUSIGA, the veteran musician will not divulge any details, but adds that his manifesto will highlight what he has for musicians, including a "radical change in the way of progress. Things will be much faster … "
He said that it would help promote Ghanaian music, heritage and culture and promote unity between musicians, young and old.
The musicians, Bessa added, will benefit from a series of workshops aimed at improving and improving their skills.
In October 2015, Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour) was re-elected to run MUSIGA for another four-year term.
Obour beat three other candidates, Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Appiah Dankwah (Appietus) at a MUSIGA congress in Koforidua, in the eastern region.
MUSIGA announced last week the appointment of a five-member committee to oversee the elections.
"The National Executive Committee of the Union of Musicians of Ghana (MUSIGA) has appointed a five-member committee to oversee the next national elections of the Union scheduled for June 26 this year," said MUSIGA in a statement to Myjoyonline.
According to the statement, the committee will be chaired by Smart Nkansah, Highlife musician, chaired by the former MUSIGA president, Diana Hopeson.
Mary Ghansah, pastor, Jonathan Cudjoe, jurist of GHAMRO (Association for the Rights of Music in Ghana), and Trigmatic, neo-soul artist.
Among other tasks, the committee will oversee the filing and appointment process and will be responsible for the selection of candidates.
They will work closely with the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure free and fair elections.
A map published by MUSIGA presents the following highlights:
1. Call for applications on March 27
2. Closing of nominations on April 17
3. Candidate Verification on April 26
4. Exhibition of the Register of Electors on April 29
5. Vote in all regional capitals on June 26
6. Announcement of results on June 26
7. Inauguration of the new executives on August 27
Elections will be held in all regional capitals in accordance with the amended MUSIGA Constitution, which states that all cardholders in good standing have the right to vote.
The Musicians Union also announced the filing fees for the various disputed positions.
These are:
President ₵ 2,500
Vice Presidents ₵ 2,000
Secretary General ₵ 1500
Other ₵ 1,000
The forms are on sale for 200.
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