The Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Madina Constituency, Francis Xavier-Sosu, has offered valuable insights into the motivations and considerations that guided him in choosing a career as a human rights lawyer.

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In an exclusive interview with The Independent Ghana, the Member of Parliament (MP) conveyed that the genesis of his passion for human rights law traces back to his childhood days when he faced circumstances where abundance was not a part of his daily reality.

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During this pivotal phase of his life, he acknowledged that he navigated through challenges with the crucial intervention of certain individuals he encountered along his journey, as well as the indispensable support provided by the Village of Hope Orphanage.

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He emphasized that, above all, his motivation stemmed from witnessing the Orphanage's unwavering love and support, which, he stated, helped him grasp the genuine essence of "Christian love".

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Since his encounter with the Village of Hope, he pledged to reciprocate by giving back to society, expressing a sincere dedication to contributing positively to the community that played a crucial role in shaping his life.“With the struggle and the coming in of the Village of Hope, I had that boost to move forward. My understanding of the support and intervention the Village of Hope provided in my life was to go back and do the same. I was rescued, and I have a mission to rescue others. So, that became a clarion call. Anytime there's a chance to intervene for somebody, you want to be there. Anytime there's a chance to make somebody's life a bit better.“Because I remember that when I got to Legon to do my bachelor's in sociology and archaeology, with the support of the Village of Hope orphanage, the major thing I looked forward to doing was just being there for other people,” he revealed.

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He emphasized that his commitment to giving back to society traces its roots back to his time at the University of Ghana (UG) Legon, where he actively participated in student leadership.

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Notably, during his bid for the SRC presidency, he already embarked on initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the community.

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During this period, he established the Needy Student Education Endowment Project, specifically designed to support disadvantaged individuals, particularly those with disabilities.

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The project served as a proactive avenue for raising much-needed assistance for students facing various challenges, ensuring inclusivity and equal educational opportunities for all.

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This early engagement reflects a longstanding dedication to philanthropy and community service in Xavier-Sosu's journey.

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Back in Legon, in my Russian language class, there were things I was doing. It was part of what inspired me to stand for SRC president at Legon. Even though I lost, there was one major program I set up - the Needy Student Education Endowment Project for needy and disabled students. We used it to raise support for persons with disabilities living with us at that time," he added.

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