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Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) went to the polls to elect executives. A veteran musician Bessa Simons earned the President of MUSIGA position against Ras Caleb. The veteran Highlife musician polled a massive support compared to his opponent.
The elections that took place in various regions in Ghana were monitored by the Electoral Commission (EC).
Bessa was the acting President after the resignation of Bice Osei Kuffour known in the showbiz as Obour. After the presidential elections, Bessa polled 324 while Ras Caleb got 66 votes.
Bessa after the elections highlighted the importance of unity and collaboration within MUSIGA, emphasizing that “together, we can achieve great strides in the music industry.”
Below is the results
Greater Accra:
Bessa Simons: 83 votes
Ras Caleb: 24 votes
Ashanti:
Bessa Simons: 53 votes
Ras Caleb: 8 votes
Upper West:
Bessa Simons: 9 votes
Ras Caleb: 2 votes
Northern Region:
Bessa Simons: 19 votes
Ras Caleb: 4 votes
Eastern Region:
Bessa Simons: 25 votes
Ras Caleb: 2 votes
Volta Region:
Bessa Simons: 22 votes
Ras Caleb: 7 votes
Central Region:
Bessa Simons: 44 votes
Ras Caleb: 10 votes
Upper East:
Bessa Simons: 16 votes
Ras Caleb: 2 votes
Western Region:
Bessa Simons: 18 votes
Ras Caleb: 4 votes
Brong Ahafo Region:
Bessa Simons: 35 votes
Ras Caleb: 3 votes
Check out the list of other elected executives:
Reverend Dr. Yawson 1st Vice President
Abena Ruthy – 2nd Vice President
S. K. Agyemang -General Secretary
Reverend Eyison – National Treasurer
Reverend Gifty Ghansah – National Welfare Officer
Chizzy Wailer – National Organizer
Source: Showbizafrica.net
