The leadership of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has announced that some of its members are planning to form "a new MUSIGA."
In a press release signed by Acting President of the union, Bessa Simons, the move is a ploy to cause confusion among the members.
"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," he writes.
Bessa Simons also quotes a part of the union's constitution (Article 7.7) which talks about Conflict of Interest.
"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, association of musicians or collecting society that has goals or engages in a pattern of conduct undermining the legitimate interest/s of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) or any affiliate."
He further cautions that any member who joins the purported New MUSIGA automatically loses their membership of the union.
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) will be having its elections on August 8, 2023.
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