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Francis-Xavier Sosu

Also known as: Mr. Sosu · Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu · Dr Sosu · Honourable Francis-Xavier Sosu · Mr Sosu · Dr. Francis-Xavier Sosu · Hon. Dr. Francis-Xavier Sosu · Lawyer Sosu

Francis-Xavier Sosu — Member of Parliament for Madina, prioritises road rehabilitation, education, and healthcare in his constituency.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … ot be treated as neutral.” The campaign also challenged the internal consistency of the poll, arguing that if the 23.1 per cent attributed to the incumbent MP were accepted, Cissey’s reported figure should be considerably lower. “Furthermore, even on the poll’s own terms, if Sosu …

    Madina NDC Poll: Sidii Abubakar camp rejects Musah Dankwah’s figures
  3. Joy Online

    … He cited the story of NDC MP Francis-Xavier Sosu, saying the lawmaker had risen from a difficult childhood to become a Member of Parliament. …

    Kojo Bamba could be a chairman in the NDC any day without competition – Miracles Aboagye
  4. September 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The Office of the Member of Parliament for Madina, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, says the lawmaker is doing well and has received the necessary medical attention following an incident during a speech at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). …

    Francis-Xavier Sosu is doing well after GIMPA incident – Office
  6. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, reportedly collapsed while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra. …

    Video: Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu collapses while addressing students at GIMPA
  7. Joy Online

    … Francis-Xavier Sosu, was sought by the Police following incidents associated with a demonstration he led in his constituency. …

    THE LAW 101: Arresting an MP: Immunity, Impunity or a Constitutional Shield for Parliament?
  8. Joy Online

    … He also criticised similar tactics used against MPs in the past, recalling the pursuit of Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu during the previous NPP administration. …

    Pursuing Manhyia South MP through Parliament would have made arrest process more decorous – Interior Ministry spokesperson
  9. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Madina, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, says Ghana’s international reputation must not be damaged by the actions of individuals seeking to enrich themselves illegally. …

    Ghana’s reputation must not be dented by self-centred individuals – Madina MP on cocaine seizure
  10. Joy Online

    … He said the Association has demonstrated consistency in its responses to statements by politicians, citing a similar response to comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and NDC MP Francis-Xavier Sosu. …

    GBA not politically aligned, we criticise all governments – Deputy Secretary
  11. Joy Online

    … Also expected are the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu; Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat; and energy expert and managing attorney, Lom Nuku Ahlijah. …

    Legal Green Association to hold maiden law students’ conference
  12. August 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has reaffirmed his commitment to completing ongoing development projects in the constituency, with road rehabilitation remaining a key priority. …

    Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu prioritises road rehabilitation, education and healthcare
Politics

Madina NDC aspirant rejects poll findings on his support

The News

Sidii Abubakar's campaign team has rejected a poll by Musah Dankwah on the Madina NDC parliamentary race, arguing that the 24.7 per cent figure attributed to Abubakar understates his actual support and disputes other figures in the survey.

9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Madina NDC aspirant rejects poll findings on his support

    Sidii Abubakar's campaign team has rejected a poll by Musah Dankwah on the Madina NDC parliamentary race, arguing that the 24.7 per cent figure attributed to Abubakar understates his actual support and disputes other figures in the survey.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. NPP's Miracles Aboagye defends Kojo Bamba against NDC criticism

    The newly elected Communications Director of the NPP, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has defended the party's newly elected First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu (Kojo Bamba) against criticism from the NDC's Mustapha Gbande, arguing that Bamba has the intelligence, creativity and political experience to hold a senior leadership position, and could even become NDC chairman without facing serious competition.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. MP Sosu receives medical care after GIMPA speech collapse

    The Office of Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, says he is doing well and has received necessary medical attention after collapsing while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The office urged the public to remain calm and avoid relying on unverified reports about his condition.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu collapses at GIMPA student event

    The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, collapsed while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) on Thursday, September 24. He became unwell during the address and was quickly assisted by individuals at the venue.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. MP arrest immunity: what Ghana's constitution actually permits

    An attempted arrest of the Manhyia South MP at the Accra High Court has revived debate over when MPs can be arrested. The constitution protects MPs from process while attending or travelling to parliamentary proceedings, but does not grant blanket immunity from arrest, according to legal analysis of Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Interior Ministry says MP arrest should have gone through Parliament

    The Ministry of the Interior's spokesperson said the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by EOCO could have been handled more appropriately by securing notice to the Speaker of Parliament rather than through the direct arrest method used.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Madina MP condemns cocaine seizure; calls for investigation

    French customs seized nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at about €225 million from a container of plastic waste arriving at Dunkirk from Ghana. The Madina MP called for a thorough investigation and said Ghana's international reputation must not be damaged by individuals seeking illegal enrichment.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GBA denies selective criticism, says it holds all governments accountable

    The Ghana Bar Association's Deputy General Secretary Saviour Kudze rejected accusations of selective criticism of political actors, saying the GBA is a professional body that consistently speaks out on issues regardless of which government is in power and does not align with any political party.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Legal Green Association holds inaugural law students conference

    The Legal Green Association of the Ghana School of Law will hold its maiden Law Students' Conference on September 11, 2026, in Accra, bringing together law students from LLB, Pre-Bar and Professional Law School programmes to discuss legal practice, political leadership, the legislative process, legal ethics and youth participation in governance.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Madina MP prioritises road rehabilitation, education, healthcare

    MP Francis-Xavier Sosu reaffirmed his commitment to completing ongoing development projects in the constituency, with road rehabilitation a key priority due to poor road conditions. He said his agenda also includes supporting education through scholarships and improving healthcare access for residents.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Government accepts abolition of death penalty, proposes life imprisonment

    Attorney General Dominic Ayine announced that the government has accepted a recommendation to abolish capital punishment in Ghana, replacing it with life imprisonment for offences that previously attracted the death penalty. The decision is based on the belief that capital punishment is inconsistent with Ghana's constitutional commitment to protecting the right to life.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Ghana considers bill to criminalise witchcraft accusations

    The Ministry of Local Government is considering an anti-witchcraft bill introduced by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu that would criminalise witchcraft accusations, protect victims, and punish perpetrators. The minister said the ministry is reviewing existing sub-regional witchcraft laws to align Ghana's legal framework with international human rights standards.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Madina MP, MCE donate 13 cows for Eid celebration

    Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu and Alhaji Ibrahim Fuseini Faila presented 13 cows to six Muslim communities in the Madina area to support the Eid-ul-Adha festival, with the donation delivered as a token of President Mahama's support.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 22 May

  1. Government inaugurates free primary healthcare facility in Madina

    Ghana has inaugurated a Madina Market Free Primary Healthcare Post in Accra and plans to construct a CHPS compound by July. The Minister of Health said the initiative, selected for 150 of 261 districts in the first phase, shifts the healthcare system from "sick care" to prevention and early intervention.

    22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 18 May

  1. GBA condemns Afenyo-Markin's public attacks on judge

    The Ghana Bar Association has condemned public comments by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacking a Circuit Court judge over the remand of Abronye DC, stating it is inappropriate and undermines judicial independence.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Madina MP calls for Pantang and Danfa hospital redevelopment

    The Member of Parliament for Madina has appealed to the Health Minister to prioritise the redevelopment of Pantang and Danfa hospitals, saying the two facilities have not undergone major renovation since establishment and this is affecting healthcare quality. The MP noted years of neglect of mental health infrastructure, particularly at Pantang Hospital.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Legal Green Association welcomes Mahama's Legal Education Act assent

    The Legal Green Association has commended President John Mahama for assenting to the Legal Education Bill, 2026, saying the law will expand access to professional legal education and address long-standing barriers created by the Ghana School of Law's monopoly. The association describes the reform as a historic turning point in Ghana's legal education system.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Gender Minister visits family of abused boy in North Legon

    The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection led a delegation to visit a young boy who was tied to a motorbike in a child abuse incident at North Legon, Accra, to assess the family's welfare needs and assure support for the child's protection and psychosocial well-being. The Ministry presented relief items and a cash donation of 5,000 to the family.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. MP criticises government reversal on Ghana School of Law entrance exams

    Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, has condemned the government's reintroduction of entrance examinations at the Ghana School of Law, which the NDC had pledged to abolish before the 2024 elections. He argues the reversal is unjust to students who made academic decisions based on the government's earlier assurances that exams would be scrapped.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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