VIDEO: Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Expresses Pride in His Freemasonry Membership

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who serves as the Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, has expressed that he has no regrets about his 25-year membership in Freemasonry.

Reflecting on this milestone, he shared his initial concerns and the impact of the organization. “Twenty-five years ago, I was initiated into Freemasonry. There is no doubt that when joining a society or club, one cannot help but wonder about the benefits or restrictions ahead,” said Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. “In the case of Freemasonry, you worry more without knowing exactly what you are going to face and with no one ready to tell you what you want to know.”

Despite these initial uncertainties, the Asantehene affirmed his satisfaction with his experience. “Whatever doubts or reservations might have crossed my mind, all I can say after the 25-year period is that I have no regrets about being a Freemason, experiencing what it unfolds and what it means to be called a Freemason,” he stated.

Looking forward, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II emphasized his commitment to making Freemasonry beneficial to Ghana and its citizens while promoting peace. He expressed optimism about the future growth of the Grand Lodge, highlighting the importance of dedicated members who will provide relief to the needy and uphold truthfulness. Additionally, he called for the Grand Lodge to expand its influence beyond its current areas of activity and reach regions that have not yet experienced its initiatives.

Freemasonry is a way of life with over four million members worldwide. In Ghana, there are over 1,000 Freemasons. The Grand Lodge of Ghana, a self-governing body, was established in 2009. Prior to that, Freemasons met under the authority of one of three British Lodges: the Grand Lodge of Ireland, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the United Grand Lodge of England. The first record of Freemasons meeting in Ghana dates back to the 1800s. Since then, Freemasons have regularly met in Lodges to improve themselves and engage in charitable acts within their communities.

In 2019, the Grand Lodge of Ghana addressed concerns about being associated with occultism and evil practices due to the activities of unscrupulous individuals seeking fame and wealth. The group stated that the primary purpose of being a Freemason is to serve and to make the world a better place for humanity.

The Grand Master, Most Worshipful Bro Naval Captain Kwadjo Adunkwa Butan, clarified, “We are humans just like everybody else. We do not possess special powers or have secret gods we worship; being a Freemason does not grant money, power, or fame.” The Chairman of the Grand Lodge Masonic Education Committee, Right Worshipful Abraham Gyasi, added, “The misconceptions you have heard are not true. We don’t kill other people, we don’t drink blood, we are not an occult organization but an organization of very decent and respectable men.”

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