Freemasons honour Otumfuo says he has no regrets being a freemason for 25 years
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has said that he has no regrets being a Freemason for the past 25 years.
“All I can say is after the 25 years period, I have no regrets of being a Freemason experiencing what it enfolds and in fact what it means to be called a Freemason,” he said.
The Asantehene said this at a ceremony at an event at the Bro Otumfuo Sir Agyemang Prempeh II Masonic Hall in Kumasi on Saturday, May 25, where Freemasons honoured the Most Worshipful Bro Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is the Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, on two significant milestones: his 25th anniversaries on the Golden Stool, and in Freemasonry.
Initiation
Expatiating on his initiation into Freemasonry, the Asantehene said, “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 benefits or restrictions await. 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.”
Commitment
Otumfuo expressed his commitment to making the necessary contribution to ensure that freemasonry become useful to the nation, especially the promotion of peace.
Future
Looking forward to the future, the Asantehene mentioned two things he want to see. First, that the Grand Lodge will grow in the coming years with dedicated brethren united in brotherly love, providing relief to the needy and acting truthfully at all times. “Second, it is my hope that the Grand Lodge will intensify efforts to reach beyond the present familiar areas of influence and reach out to as many regions yet untouched by our activities,” he said.
In attendance
In attendance were members 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 lll, Omanhene of New Juaben.
