Freemasons from across the globe gathered in Kumasi to honor Most Worshipful Brother, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on two significant milestones: his 25th anniversaries on the Golden Stool and in Freemasonry.
The celebration, held at the Sir Agyemang Prempeh II Masonic Hall on May 25, paid tribute to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who serves as the Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana.
The ceremony was attended by brethren from various grand lodges, including Grand Lodge of Liberia, led by MWB Anthony W. Deline, United Grand Lodge of England, represented by Most Worshipful Bro Charles William Stanley-Pierre and Grand Master designate of the Grand Lodge in Nigeria, High Chief Osiobe Eric Okotie.
Also present were current Grand Master, Most Worshipful Bro Nana Osei Atwene Bonsu, Most Worshipful Bro Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, Most Worshipful Bro N/Capt Kwadjo Adunkwa Butah and Bro Nana Kwaku Boateng all, Omanhene of New Juaben.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ascended to the Golden Stool in 1999 and has been a steadfast supporter of Freemasonry throughout his reign. Following the formal Masonic ceremony, festivities continued at the Jubilee Hall in Manhyia, fostering a sense of unity and brotherhood among attendees.
Established on January 24, 2009, the Grand Lodge of Ghana serves as a “Sovereign Masonic Body.”
The Grand Lodge of Ghana oversees numerous subordinate lodges and is organized into four provincial Grand Lodges: South West (Cape Coast), South East (Accra), North (Kumasi), and East (Lome & Volta). The United Grand Lodge of England was the first to recognize the newly constituted Grand Lodge of Ghana.
Most Worshipful Brother Charles William Stanley-Pierre was installed as the inaugural Grand Master, succeeded by Most Worshipful Brother Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI in 2013, and Most Worshipful Brother N/Capt Kwadjo Adunkwa Butah in 2017.