Ghana’s celebrated human rights advocate and Member of Parliament for Madina, Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu, has been granted full membership in the Coalition for an Effective African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, a  key milestone that further cements Ghana’s growing leadership in continental human rights advocacy.

The confirmation, signed by Coalition Coordinator Sophia Ebby, places Hon. Sosu among an elite group of legal professionals and institutions working to strengthen the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

As a full member, he will now participate in high-level advocacy initiatives, receive regular updates from the Court and affiliated bodies, collaborate with leading legal organisations, and contribute to shaping the future of Africa’s human rights architecture.

According to the Coalition, the membership also offers capacity-building opportunities and deepens regional collaboration among Africa’s top human rights defenders. Hon. Sosu now joins the ranks of prominent institutions such as the Tanganyika Law Society (Tanzania), Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, and the Pan-African Lawyers Union.

His admission is widely seen as recognition of his long-standing, trailblazing work in human rights and social justice. A vocal advocate for legal reforms both in Parliament and the courts, Sosu has led groundbreaking efforts, from fighting for the rights of remand prisoners to pushing for the abolition of the death penalty in Ghana.

He is also behind a landmark bill aimed at criminalizing witchcraft accusations and other forms of gender-based abuse.

His fearless advocacy for the marginalized has earned him acclaim both locally and internationally, making him a powerful symbol of Ghana’s commitment to justice and equity.

Headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, the African Court Coalition works closely with key regional institutions including the African Court and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

 Its mission is to advance legal accountability, promote human rights, and foster continental solidarity against abuses.

As Ghana continues to pursue major reforms in criminal justice, gender equality, and press freedom, Hon. Sosu’s presence within such a continental body is seen as a strategic asset amplifying Ghana’s voice and influence in shaping Africa’s legal future.