Ghanaian lawmaker collapses while addressing students

Francis-Xavier Sosu, Ghanaian member of parliament, collapsed on stage while delivering a speech.

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Sosu was addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra on Thursday when he began to show signs of dizziness, according to video posted by Joy Online, a local media outlet.

Pausing his address, the lawmaker attempted to hold on to the podium but was unable to continue his speech or stand upright.

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A man and a woman approached the podium from the side of the hall to assist the lawmaker, who later collapsed into their arms as they rushed him out of the building.

A statement issued by Ivan Dzakpasu, Sosu’s chief of staff, said the MP has received the necessary medical attention following the incident.

The statement did not provide details on the nature of the incident, the medical attention received or what may have caused the MP to become unwell.

The statement urged the public to remain calm and avoid relying on unverified reports or speculation about the lawmaker’s condition.

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