Francis Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, has received the title of “Outstanding Political Personality of the Year.”
The National Golden Excellence Award bestowed the award upon him on May 4, 2024.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Sosu thanked the National Golden Excellence Award Team for this honor.
“I am deeply honoured to be recognized as the Outstanding Political Personality of the Year. This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of not just myself but also to the team and supporters who have stood by me throughout this journey.
“In a world where politics can sometimes be divisive, I believe in the power of unity and collaboration. Together, we have achieved milestones, overcome challenges, and worked towards a better future for MADINA, Ghana, and beyond,” he said.
He, however, added that the recognition was not just about the past but also about the future adding “It serves as a reminder of the responsibilities we have to continue striving for progress, justice, and equality. With the introduction of 17 Private Member’s Bills, with 3 of them passing into law, and one receiving presidential assent.
“The Bills are Bill to amend the Criminal and Other Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) to substitute life imprisonment for the death penalty; – Bill to amend the Armed Forces Act, 1962 (Act 105) to substitute life imprisonment for the death penalty; and Bill to criminalize the declaration, accusation, labeling and naming of persons as a witches; and proscribe the activities of witch doctors/witch-finders”
Furthermore, Mr Sosu said there is a Bill to provide compensation for wrongful arrest, detention, prosecution, and incarceration; Bill to amend the Legal Professions Act, 1960 (Act 32) to restructure the Ghana School of Law and redefine the functions of the General Legal Council.
“Furthermore, there are healthcare-related Bills to amend the NHI Act, 2012 (Act 852) to ensure that persons suffering from mental health disorders receive free treatment for various healthcare needs which shall be covered by a valid NHIS Card; Bill to provide for free cancer and tumour treatment for children holding valid NHIS cards in all public and private hospitals with requisite expertise and experience to deal with such conditions, and to provide for related matters; and Bill to ensure the cost of issuing medical forms to victims of sexual violations and domestic violence shall be included in the National Health Insurance Service List agreed to by the National Health Authority in collaboration with Health Care providers under Section 34 (1) of Act 852;
“Also, there is the Bill to ensure five percent (5%) mandatory minimum employment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all public and private sector Institutions in Ghana, and provide for related matters; Bill to achieve clean air and address the increasing threat of climate change, its related impact, and provide for related matters; and Bill to reduce the 20% import duty imposed on menstrual hygiene and related products from twenty percent to zero percent, and provide for related matters;
According to him, he is even more fortified to fight until all the legislative interventions aimed at the protection of the vulnerable in MADINA and Ghana see the light of day, whether in this Parliament or the future Parliament.
“I am committed to serving with integrity, empathy, and an unwavering dedication to the principles of justice for all and injustice to none,” Mr Sosu said.
