Francis-Xavier Sosu Collapses While Speaking at GIMPA

Francis-Xavier Sosu is assisted after reportedly collapsing while speaking at an event at GIMPA in Accra.

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September 24, 2026 at 16:34 GMT 1 min read

Ghanaian lawmaker and Madina MP, Francis-Xavier Sosu, reportedly collapsed while speaking at an event at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Sosu was addressing attendees when he suddenly appeared to lose consciousness and collapsed, prompting people around him to immediately move to his assistance.

The circumstances surrounding the incident, including his condition after the collapse, have not yet been independently confirmed.

Further details are expected as information becomes available.

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