Madina Member of Parliament and human rights lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu has been appointed Vice President of the West African Caucus of the African Parliamentary Union (APU).
The announcement was made during a West African parliamentary meeting held on the sidelines of the 83rd Session of the APU Executive Committee in Rabat, Morocco, from May 21 to 22, 2025.
Sosu was nominated for the role by Andrew Asiamah Amoako, Second Deputy Speaker and MP for Fomena, and received unanimous approval from the delegates present. He was part of Ghana’s delegation to the session, endorsed by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.
Other members of the delegation included Bede Ziedeng (Lawra-Nandom), Sammy Awuku (Akuapem North), John Oti Bless (Nkwanta North), and Shirley Kyei (Atwima Nwabiagya South).
At the meeting, the West African Caucus identified terrorism and the erosion of democratic governance as key challenges facing the region. These priorities are expected to influence the agenda of the upcoming APU conference later in 2025.
Alioune Gureyre from Mali was appointed President of the Caucus, with Lawson Raymonde of Togo serving as Secretary.
Sosu’s appointment strengthens Ghana’s representation in regional parliamentary leadership and reflects his continued influence in governance and human rights advocacy across West Africa
