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| Newly elected MUSIGA President, Bessa Simons |
Bessa Simons has been declared the new President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA).
The election held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, was overseen by the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.
With atotal of 324 votes, Simons triumped over his only contender, Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi, who polled 66 votes.
The MUSIGA election happened in all 16 regions of Ghana, during which voters turned up in significant numbers to exercise their rights. In the Greater Accra Region, voting happened atthe Accra Tourist Information Centre, Liberation Road.
The successful election ends a four-time postponment, and with it comes renewed hope for the organisation's peace and harmony, as it champions the welfare and advancement of Ghana music and artistes therein.
Assisting President Bessa Simons are Rev Dr Thomas Yawson, the First Vice President; Abena Ruthy, the Second Vice President; S.K. Agyemang, General Secretary; Rev Eyison, the National Treasurer; Rev Gifty Ghansah, National Welfare Officer; and Chizzy Wailer is the National Organiser.
The Awowye (This Cold Weather) hitmaker Bessa Simons served as acting MUSIGA President when BiceOsei Kuffour, alias Obour, concluded his eight-year tenure as President onAugust 11, 2019.
Bessa Simons was a member of the iconic Osibisa band. He is a renowned keyboardist, band leader and singer-songwriter.
