Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu
Hon. Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu MP | |
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| Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abubakar Boniface Siddique |
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| Born | Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu 12 February 1979 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Spouse | Felicia Konadu Sosu |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana Ghana School of Law University of Education |
| Occupation | Human Rights Lawyer |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Committees | Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee Appointments Committee |
Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu (born 12 February 1979) is a Ghanaian Lawyer[1] and politician. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[2] He is currently a member of the 8th parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana representing the Madina Constituency.[3][4] He is also Deputy Ranking Member of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]He is a native of Denu in the Volta Region but was born in Accra New Town. He attended St John's Grammar Senior High School.[6] Sosu holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honors) in Sociology from the University of Ghana and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) also from the University of Ghana. He further proceeded to the Ghana School of Law for the Professional Certificate to practice law and was called to the Bar in October 2010.[7] Sosu holds a master's degree in Oil and Gas Law (LLM) from the University of Ghana.[8] He also has a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Economic Policy Management, from the Economics Department of University of Ghana and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies from University of Education, Winneba.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Sosu is a lawyer by profession.[9] He started as a legal counsel at Logan & Associates before setting up F-X Law & Associates, a progressive Human Rights and Public Interest Law firm in Accra in 2012, which he currently serves as the Managing Partner.[9]
Politics
[edit]Parliamentary bid
[edit]Sosu was elected as the National Democratic Congress candidate for the Madina Constituency for the 2020 parliamentary Elections after getting 661 votes to beat his closest contender Sidii Abubakar, a former National Youth Organizer for the party, who polled 480 votes. Ibrahim Hussein Faila came third with 217 votes with Hajia Rukaya also getting only 16 votes.[10] In November 2015, he lost narrowly in a similar primary against the then incumbent Amadu Bukari Sorogho.[11] Sosu polled 1,486 votes as against the 1,738 votes polled by Sorogho who had been representing the constituency since 2005 but eventually lost to Abu-Bakar Saddique Boniface.[12]
In the 2020 Elections, Sosu beat the incumbent member of parliament, Abu-Bakar Saddique Boniface, the former Minister for Zongo and Inner City Development by getting 62,127 votes against his 46,985 votes to be declared member of parliament elect for the Madina Constituency.[13][14][4]
Member of Parliament
[edit]Sosu was sworn in as Member of Parliament representing the Madina Constituency in the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana on 7 January, 2021.[9] He serves as a member on the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee and the Appointments Committee of Parliament.[9]
In July 2023, Sosu tabled and passed legislation to abolish capital punishment in Ghana, describing the move as a "great advancement of the human rights record of Ghana."[15]
Music
[edit]Sosu has disclosed the release of his single, "Grace for Race" prior to the 7th December 2024 Ghanaian general election. Sosu goes by the stage name “Son of Grace” (SOG), he shared his inspirational path from a life on the streets where he hustled at Malam Atta Market pushing vehicles and lifting cargo before becoming a lawyer and an elected MP.[16][17][18]
Personal life
[edit]Sosu is married to Felicia Adwoa Konadu Sosu and together they have 4 children: a first daughter named Marita Klenam Pokua Sosu and two sons, Francis-Xavier Kadi Sosu (Jnr) and Ian-Xavier Eli Sosu.[19] The name of their last daughter is Mia Gayra Ahenkan Sosu.[20] He is a Christian.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "Why lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu was suspended for 6 years". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "NDC Polls: Francis Xavier-Sosu wins". www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-08-24. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Francis Sosu wins Madina Constituency Parliamentary seat". GBC Ghana Online. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ a b "I fashioned my message around the needs of the people - Francis-Xavier Sosu". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Madina MP partners UPSA to implement legal clinic and community lawyering projects - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ Lamptey, Edwin (2020-12-14). "From truck pusher to parliament: The story of MP-elect Francis-Xavier Sosu". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ Kelvin, Adepa's. "From Truck Pusher To Parliament: The Emotional Life Story Of Francis Xavier-Sosu That Will Inspire You (video)". Ghana Latest News Authentic Ghana News Exclusive Ghana News. Archived from the original on 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ "Embattled Lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu honoured with humanitarian award". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ a b c d "Hon. Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu official Profile Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
- ^ "I spent GH¢300,000 to campaign in parliamentary primaries – Xavier Sosu". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Sosu rejects NDC primary results". www.ghanaweb.com. 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Amadu Sorogho loses Madina seat". Pulse Ghana. 2016-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Madina Constituency: Francis Xavier unseats Boniface". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Parliamentary Results For Greater Accra Region". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Ghana parliament votes to abolish the death penalty". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ Mends, Reagan (2024-11-19). "Madina MP Francis Sosu shares life's struggles in new single 'Grace for Race' [Video]". Ghana Weekend. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Lawyer Sosu Drops Full Music Video Of Grace Of Race Song On GTV Breakfast Show! | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh/. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Francis-Xavier Sosu premiers 'Grace for Race' single, says the song reflects his life story". 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "I'll give Madina loud voice in Parliament — Sosu". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
- ^ "Madina MP, Francis Sosu and wife welcome new baby - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2024-09-21.