The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) elections, originally scheduled for August 8, 2023, has been postponed due to an interlocutory injunction ordered by the Accra High Court.
Two MUSIGA members, Doe Kwablah Seyenam Nyamadi and Frederick Van Dyk, initiated the legal proceeding.
In their petition, they contend that the current leadership of MUSIGA has violated the union’s constitution by failing to furnish comprehensive financial records.
The plaintiffs argue that this lack of financial transparency disqualifies MUSIGA from conducting elections and transferring power to a new executive.
The court concurred with the plaintiffs, leading to the issuance of the interlocutory injunction, effectively halting the elections until a full hearing and resolution of the matter.
This setback poses a significant challenge for MUSIGA, which has encountered obstacles in conducting its elections in recent years, with the last one held in 2014.
The uncertainty arising from the election postponement raises concerns about MUSIGA’s future, leaving uncertainties regarding the timing and feasibility of upcoming elections.
Chairman of the MUSIGA Election Committee, Peter Marfo, expressed regret for any inconveniences caused by the injunction, impacting valued members, potential candidates, and the overall operations of the union.
