Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has disclosed that he has been a Freemason for 25 years, coinciding with his tenure as the occupant of the Golden Stool.
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Freemasons from Ghana, West Africa, and around the globe gathered to honor the Otumfuo on his 25th anniversary as Asantehene.
The attendees paid tribute to the monarch, who is recognized in the Grand Lodge as Most Worshipful Bro Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
This event marked two significant milestones for the Asantehene: his 25th anniversary on the Golden Stool and his 25th year as a Freemason.
As the Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, Otumfuo reflected on his journey with the organization during his address.
“Twenty-five years ago, I was initiated into Freemasonry. There is no doubt that in joining a society or club, one cannot help but wonder what benefit or restrictions await,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II said.
“In the case of Freemasonry, you are left to worryingly wonder more without knowing exactly what you are going to face and with no one ready to tell you what you want to know.
“Whatever doubts or reservations might have crossed my mind, all I can say after the 25-year period is that I have no regrets on being a Freemason, experiencing what it unfolds and what it means to be called a Freemason,” he stated at the occasion that also marked the 15th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Ghana.
The event, held at the Bro Otumfuo Sir Agyemang Prempeh II Masonic Hall, saw members of the fraternal organization pay homage to their Grand Patron and participate in Masonic ceremonies.
Attendees were dressed in traditional Masonic attire, including aprons and gloves, a distinctive hallmark of Freemasons.
Notable members participating in the event included National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah, Transport Minister Kweku Ofori Asiamah, Executive Chairman of Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) Dr. Nortey Omaboe, and others within the fraternal society.
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 III, Omanhene of New Juaben.
Brethren from various grand lodges attended the ceremony, including the Grand Lodge of Liberia led by MWB Anthony W. Deline, the United Grand Lodge of England represented by Most Worshipful Bro Charles William Stanley-Pierre, and the Grand Master designate of the Grand Lodge in Nigeria, High Chief Osiobe Eric Okotie.
