In a significant development at the Supreme Court of Ghana, the Acting Chief Justice, on Thursday, August 14, 2025, officially appointed Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina and renowned human rights lawyer, as a Notary Public.

The brief ceremony, held at the Supreme Court, marks another milestone in Sosu’s legal and public service career. As a Notary Public, he is vested with 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 the identity and intent of signatories.

With nearly 15 years at the Bar — an anniversary he will celebrate on October 1, 2025 — Sosu’s appointment is seen as fitting recognition of his enduring commitment to justice, law, and public service. His nomination by the Attorney General to the General Legal Council is further testament to his reputation for integrity, professionalism, and high moral standards.

A man of many hats, Sosu is not only a legislator but also a celebrated human rights activist, author, and Vice Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee of the Africa Bar Association. He is the immediate past 2nd Vice President of the United Nations Association of Ghana and currently serves as Patron of the Cancer Project Foundation, Ghana.

In Parliament, he plays a vital role as Ranking Member of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee and sits on several key committees, including Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, and Constitutional and Legal Affairs. Recently, he was appointed Vice President of the West African Caucus of the African Parliamentary Union and serves on both the Ghana Revenue Authority Board and the General Legal Council.

A fierce advocate for the marginalised, Sosu has provided pro-bono legal support to over 800 pre-trial detainees, leading to the release of many unjustly held. His dedication to criminal justice reform is reflected in his legislative work—having initiated 18 Private Member’s Bills, three of which have become law, including the landmark legislation abolishing the death penalty in Ghana.

Sosu holds degrees in Sociology and Archaeology, Law, Oil and Gas Law, Economic Policy Management, and Human Rights, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Regional Integration Law at the University of Ghana.

Beyond the courtroom and Parliament, Sosu is an accomplished author of nine books — including Pro Bono Lawyer without Honour and Guilty Until Proven Innocent — which chronicle his journey from a vulnerable street child adopted into the Village of Hope Orphanage to becoming one of Ghana’s most influential legal minds.

His contributions have earned him numerous awards, including the Timothy Bowles African Human Rights Leadership Award, Humanitarian of the Year (2022), Political Personality of the Year (2024), and, most recently in 2025, the title of Most Outstanding Member of Parliament in Africa – Human Rights by The Business Executive.

With his new appointment as a Notary Public, Sosu adds another prestigious role to his growing portfolio, further cementing his place as a transformative figure in Ghana’s legal and political landscape.