Hon. Dr. Francis Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, has strongly defended his recent remarks encouraging young people to explore small-scale businesses, clarifying that his reference to Indomie food joints was a motivational example, not a limitation on ambition, but a call to economic empowerment.
In an Interview with Nyansapo News, Hon. Dr. Francis Xavier Sosu addressed public reactions to his widely discussed comment urging Ghanaian youth to consider starting small businesses, including Indomie food ventures, as a means of supplementing their income.
According to the Madina MP, his message has been misunderstood and, in some cases, deliberately misrepresented.
He emphasized that promoting misinformation or distorting public statements does little to advance national development.
“If someone tells you something and you choose to twist it, it does not change your reality,” he stated, reiterating that his original message was rooted in empowerment, not limitation.
Dr. Sosu explained that his reference to Indomie businesses was merely illustrative, a practical example to demonstrate how small entrepreneurial efforts can yield significant financial returns when approached strategically.
His broader message, he said, was to encourage young people, especially students, to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset alongside their academic pursuits.
Highlighting his own journey, the MP noted that despite holding multiple academic qualifications, including several bachelor’s degrees, three master’s degrees, and a PhD in law, he continues to engage in business ventures.
For him, education and entrepreneurship are not mutually exclusive but complementary paths to success.
He further stressed that there should be no stigma attached to small-scale businesses.
“Those selling Indomie across Ghana are hardworking citizens—parents, students, and contributors to our economy. It is an honest and legitimate way to earn a living,” he said.
To illustrate the potential of such ventures, Dr. Sosu presented a simple economic breakdown: a single Indomie joint generating approximately 200 Ghanaian cedis daily could scale significantly.
With ten outlets, that figure rises to about 2,000 cedis per day, amounting to roughly 120,000 cedis over two months.
He challenged critics to compare such returns with typical earnings from conventional employment.
While acknowledging that his comments may have sparked debate, Dr. Sosu expressed disappointment at attempts to politicize or distort his message.
He maintained that his position remains unchanged and grounded in practical realities.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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