The Member of Parliament for Madina, and Human Rights Lawyer, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has been appointed as a Notary Public by the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
The brief ceremony at the Supreme Court on Thursday, August 14, 2025, marked another milestone in Mr. Sosu’s distinguished legal and public service career.
As a Notary Public, he now holds the authority under the Notary Public Act to serve as an impartial witness in the signing of critical legal documents, administer oaths, take affidavits, and prevent fraud through proper verification of signatories’ identities and intentions.
With nearly 15 years at the Bar—an anniversary he will mark on October 1, 2025—Mr. Sosu’s appointment is widely regarded as a fitting recognition of his longstanding commitment to justice, law, and public service.
The Attorney General’s nomination of Mr. Sosu to the General Legal Council was also a testament to his integrity, professionalism, and high ethical standards.
Beyond his role as legislator, Sosu is a celebrated human rights activist, author, and Vice Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee of the Africa Bar Association. He previously served as 2nd Vice President of the United Nations Association of Ghana and currently acts as Patron of the Cancer Project Foundation.
In Parliament, the Madina MP is Ranking Member of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee and serves on the Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, and Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committees. He was recently appointed Vice President of the West African Caucus of the African Parliamentary Union and also sits on the boards of the Ghana Revenue Authority and the General Legal Council.
Mr. Sosu’s advocacy for the marginalized is well documented. He has provided pro bono legal assistance to more than 800 pre-trial detainees, securing the release of many unjustly held individuals. His push for criminal justice reform is reflected in his parliamentary work—he has introduced 18 Private Member’s Bills, three of which have been passed into law, including the landmark legislation abolishing the death penalty in Ghana.
An alumnus of multiple institutions, he holds degrees in Sociology and Archaeology, Law, Oil and Gas Law, Economic Policy Management, and Human Rights.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Regional Integration Law at the University of Ghana, focusing on the harmonisation of African regional economic communities.
Outside the courtroom and legislature, Sosu is a prolific author with nine published books, including Pro Bono Lawyer Without Honour and Guilty Until Proven Innocent, which chronicle his journey from a vulnerable street child adopted by the Village of Hope Orphanage to one of Ghana’s most influential legal minds.
His work has earned him several recognitions, including the Timothy Bowles African Human Rights Leadership Award, Humanitarian of the Year (2022), Political Personality of the Year (2024), and Most Outstanding Member of Parliament in Africa – Human Rights (2025) by The Business Executive.
With his appointment as Notary Public, Francis-Xavier Sosu adds another prestigious responsibility to his portfolio, further cementing his influence as a transformative figure in Ghana’s legal and political landscape.
