Ghanaian lawmaker collapses while delivering speech

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The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, collapsed while delivering a speech at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday.

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Sosu was speaking about his personal experiences, leadership and commitment to public service when he suddenly appeared to lose consciousness on stage, according to Citi Newsroom.

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Moments before the incident, Sosu said, “I respectfully submit that if you want to be a good leader, let service be your hallmark,” Citi Newsroom reported.

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He then paused and appeared to collapse.

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People at the event quickly rushed to the stage to assist the lawmaker, while two people were seen helping him after he fell, according to a video of the incident published by CitiTV and carried by ModernGhana.

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Sosu briefly appeared to regain consciousness and seemed ready to continue his speech, but he soon began to slump again, Citi Newsroom reported.

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He was subsequently assisted off the stage and taken away for medical attention.

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The video showed people gathering around the lawmaker as the podium was left unattended following the incident.

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The circumstances surrounding the collapse and Sosu’s current condition were not immediately clear as of Thursday.

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Sosu is the MP for Madina in Ghana’s Parliament.

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