The National elections of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) have been postponed to July 10, 2019.
The elections which were earlier scheduled for June 26, 2019, was rescheduled by the National Elections.
According to the chairman of the committee, Smart Nkansah, the decision is based on the feedback the committee had received from the initial release of the voters register for the elections.
There had been concerns that the voters’ register had not been updated and there were some irregularities in the names of the voters.
The Chairman indicated that the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) which would supervise the elections are currently engaged with the limited registration of voters for the national elections for 2020.
He has therefore assured the members of the Union of due diligence on the part of the committee to ensure the elections are free and fair, devoid of any electoral malpractices.
This is the first time the Union is exercising the universal suffrage for all card bearing members nationwide to exercise their franchise.
Previously, one delegate could vote during the national elections.
In all eight candidates are contesting for the presidency, 1st and 2nd vice presidents and general secretary. Three other positions – treasurer, organizer and welfare officer are contested unopposed.
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By: ghanaweekend.com
