Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has denied accusations of intoxication amidst controversy surrounding his recent statements.A viral video captured him addressing the media during the #OccupyBoG protest on October 3, 2023, using strong language in the Ga dialect, demanding the resignation of Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, and his deputies.In his defense, Mr.

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Sosu clarified that he arrived at the demonstration site at 5:30 am, being one of the first to interact with the demonstrators to boost their morale for the protest.Therefore, his remarks were made with complete sobriety and clarity, affirming that getting intoxicated has never been a habit of his.

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"That's completely false, I wasn't intoxicated, I got to the demonstration grounds I think around 5:30am and I was one of the first people who started meeting demonstrators and basically charging for the demonstration and so I mean getting intoxicated is never part of my way of life."As you may know these are areas that I have championed over the years in terms of fairly bursting out and fairly given out by stating your opinons in clear terms.

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I will say that yesterday I was basically consumed," he added.

the MP has issued a sincere and unreserved apology.He acknowledged that his actions were uncharacteristic and resulted from being pushed to extreme frustration and provocation.He said: “I unreservedly apologize for my actions and words. I have reflected and realized that though I spoke those words out of anger and

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extreme provocation, I was completely out of character.”“Consistent with my avowed values, I am sincerely Sorry.”

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