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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… That is already underway in Parliament with the Honourable Member for Madina, the Honourable Francis-Xavier Sosu, leading the charge,” the Attorney-General said. …
Government accepts abolition of death penalty, proposes life imprisonment for capital offencesJoy Online
… He said the Private Member’s Bill on witchcraft accusations, introduced by the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, sought to criminalise witchcraft accusations, protect victims and punish perpetrators. …
Bill to end witchcraft accusations under consideration—Local Govt MinisterThe Ghanaian Times
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, and the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Alhaji Ibrahim Fuseini Faila, on Wednesday presented 13 cows to Muslim communities in the area to support the celebration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha fe …
Madina MP, MCE donate cows for EidThe Ghanaian Times
… For his part, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, reminded the Health Minister of President Mahama’s pledge to transform the Pantang Hospital into an ultra-modern psychiatric facility. …
Govt rolls out free primary healthcare in MadinaJoy Online
… He referenced past incidents, including comments involving lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu in 2022, noting that the GBA has consistently taken a stand against such conduct. …
We’ll not condone such acts – GBA condemns Afenyo-Markin’s judge attackJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has appealed to the Minister of Health to prioritise the redevelopment of the Pantang and Danfa hospitals to improve healthcare delivery in the area. …
Madina MP appeals for redevelopment of Pantang and Danfa hospitalsJoy Online
… Among those mentioned were the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine; legal practitioner Marietta Brew; Justice Srem-Sai; Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor; and Francis-Xavier Sosu. …
Legal Green Association lauds Prez Mahama over assent to Legal Education ActJoy Online
… She was accompanied by the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu.
Gender Minister leads support visit to family of abused childJoy Online
… Mr Assafuah further criticised key government figures, including Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor and Francis-Xavier Sosu, alleging that they had earlier encouraged students not to prepare for any entrance examinations. …
Vincent Ekow Assafuah slams gov’t over ‘u-turn’ on Ghana School of Law entrance examsSidii 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →