Freemasonry is a fraternal organization with its roots in the medieval stonemason craft. It is composed of men who seek to better themselves and their communities through fellowship, moral standards, and charitable work. Ghana has a long history of Freemasonry, with some of its most prominent members having made significant contributions to the country’s history and culture. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 Freemasons in Ghana. We will look at their backgrounds, accomplishments, and contributions to society. We will also discuss what makes them important figures in Ghanaian Freemasonry.1. Dr. John Kofi Mensah – Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Ghana.
2. Jeffery Kweku Baah-Acheamfour – Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ghana.
3. M.K. Amoah – Deputy Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Ghana.
4. Eben Mensah – Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ghana.
5. Mike Akwasi Boateng – Senior Warden of the United Grand Lodge of Ghana.
6. Dr Emmanuel Akuffo-Addo – Senior Warden of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ghana.
7. Nana Kwaku Dua III – Secretary-General, United Grand Lodge Of Ghana and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Of Ghana
8. Richard Addae Agyemang – Treasurer, United Grand Lodge Of Ghana and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Of Ghana
9. Nana Opoku Agyeman Prempeh II – Assistant Secretary, United Grand Lodge Of Ghana and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Of Ghana
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Early Life and Education
John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor was born on 8 December 1938 in Kumasi, Gold Coast (now Ghana). He is the son of a timber merchant. He had his early education at Adisadel College in Cape Coast, and then proceeded to the United Kingdom to study Law at Lincoln’s Inn. He was called to the Bar in 1967 after which he returned home and started practising law.
Political Career
Kufuor began his political career in 1969, when he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Atwima-Nwabiagya constituency in Ashanti Region. He served as Minister for Local Government and Rural Development from 1979 to 1981 and Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1981 to 1982 in the government of Hilla Limann. After 1992, he was elected as the Chairman of New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Presidency
Kufuor was elected President of Ghana on 7 December 2000 with 56.9% percent of the total votes cast, beating his National Democratic Congress opponent John Atta Mills who obtained 40.9%. During his tenure as President between 2001 and 2009, Kufuor focused on poverty reduction through sound economic management and social interventions such as free primary education, free school uniforms, free health care policy for pregnant women and children below five years.
Retirement
After his retirement from office, Kufuor was appointed chairman of The Africa Progress Panel (APP), which is a body that works towards finding ways to tackle poverty across Africa. He is also the co-chairman of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC) with former US President Bill Clinton.
He received numerous awards both locally and internationally including Ghana’s highest award – The Order Of The Star Of Ghana – Grand Commander Star Of Ghana awarded by then President John Mahama in 2012.
Early Life of John Addo Kufuor
John Addo Kufuor was born on June 14th, 1938 in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. He is the son of Edward Akufo-Addo, a former President of Ghana and Rebecca Blankson. He had his early education at Achimota School and later proceeded to the University of Ghana for his tertiary education. At the university, he studied English, Political Science and Law and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor’s degree in Law. After completing his studies, he was called to the bar in 1964.
Career
John Addo Kufour had a successful career as a barrister and solicitor at the Supreme Court of Ghana from 1965 till 1966. He then went on to become a lecturer at the University of Science and Technology. In 1969, he left the university to pursue private practice as well as serve as director for several companies including Metro Mass Transit Company Limited and State Insurance Corporation Limited. In 1971, he was appointed High Commissioner to Canada which he served until 1979.
Political Career
In 1979, John Addo Kufour entered politics when he was elected Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency under the ticket of Peoples National Party (PNP). He held this position until 1981 when he joined National Democratic Congress (NDC) party led by Jerry Rawlings. He was re-elected Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency in 1996 elections under NDC and held this position until 2001 when his party lost power to New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Personal Life
John Addo Kufour is married to Theresa Agyemang-Kufuor with whom they have seven children. His hobbies include reading, writing poetry and playing golf.
Early Life and Education
Nana Akufo-Addo was born on March 29, 1944 in Accra, Ghana, to Edward and Adeline Akufo-Addo. He had his early education at the Government Boys School and the Rowe Road School, both in Accra. In 1959, he entered the Achimota School, graduating in 1962. He subsequently studied at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he obtained a degree in Economics in 1967. Afterward he moved to the United Kingdom where he studied Law at the Lincoln’s Inn and received a professional qualification as a barrister-at-law.
Career
In 1970 Akufo-Addo returned to Ghana and was called to the bar shortly afterward. He worked as a legal practitioner in private practice for several years before entering politics. In 1979 he was elected Member of Parliament for Akyem Abuakwa North with over 90% of votes cast. From 1981 until 1982 Akufo-Addo served as Attorney General and Minister of Justice for the Republic of Ghana under President Hilla Limann’s government. During this period he also held other ministerial portfolios such as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1982 until 1983.
Presidency
In 2008 Nana Akufo-Addo ran for President unsuccessfully but ran again successfully in 2012. Having won the polls with over 50% of votes cast he was sworn into office on 7 January 2013 becoming Ghana’s 5th president since independence from colonial rule. During his tenure as president some key initiatives included free Senior High School education; implementation of new tax reforms; construction of roads and bridges; expansion of water supply systems; improvement of health sector services; reduction in public sector employment costs; and diversification into renewable energy sources.
Personal Life
Nana Akufo-Addo is married to Rebecca Akufo-Addo who is also an active politician having served as Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya Constituency from 2009 to 2017. The couple has five children together: David, Sharaf, Valerie, Jennie and Sophia.
Early Life
Kwadwo Afari-Gyan was born in Kumasi, Ghana in 1945. He is the son of Efua Afari-Gyan and Emmanuel Kofi Afari-Gyan. He attended the University of Ghana, Legon where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with Economics in 1967. He also obtained his Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Ghana in 1972.
Career
Afari-Gyan began his career at the Bank of Ghana where he worked from 1972 to 1987. During this period, he was appointed Deputy Director of Research and later Director of Research. In 1987, he was appointed Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) and was responsible for overseeing the country’s first multiparty elections since 1979. He served as Chairman until 2015 when he retired from public service after 28 years of service.
Legacy
Afari-Gyan is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Ghanaian history. He is credited with ensuring that the transition to democracy was peaceful and successful. His leadership at NEC enabled Ghana to hold free and fair elections which have been widely praised by international observers. His legacy is one that will be remembered for generations to come.
Early Life
Moses Asaga was born in the late 60s in the small town of Nalerigu, located in the Northern Region of Ghana. He attended his primary education at Anafo Primary School before proceeding to Tamale Secondary School for his secondary education. After high school, he obtained a diploma in accounting from the University for Development Studies in Tamale.
Career
Moses Asaga began his career as an accountant at the Ghana Education Service where he worked for four years. He then joined the Ministry of Education and served as an Accountant for two years. After that, he took up a teaching role and was appointed as a Lecturer at the University for Development Studies. During this time, he also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Central University College and lectured in Accounting and Finance courses.
Political Career
Achievements
Moses Asaga is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of Ghana during his tenure as a minister. Some notable achievements include establishing water infrastructure projects across the country, creating employment opportunities through various job creation initiatives and programs such as Nation Builders Corps (NABCO), promoting youth development through sports activities such as football tournaments and investing heavily in technical training programs to equip young people with important skills needed to gain employment.
Early Life
Kwabena Duffour was born in the central region of Ghana. He attended local schools and earned an MBA from the University of Ghana. After working as a banker for several years, he entered politics and was elected to Parliament in 2006. He served as Minister of Finance in the government of President John Atta Mills until 2012.
Political Career
Duffour is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party and has served as a Member of Parliament since 2006. In 2009, he became Minister for Finance under President Atta Mills. During his tenure, he worked to improve fiscal transparency and reduce public debt. He was also instrumental in pushing through legislation to reform Ghana’s banking sector.
Legacy
Kwabena Duffour has left a legacy of economic and financial reforms that have helped to shape modern Ghana. His work has had an impact on the country’s economic growth and has helped to reduce poverty and inequality. He is remembered fondly by many in Ghana for his dedication to public service, his commitment to fiscal responsibility, and his tireless efforts to promote economic development.
Arthur Wilson
Arthur Wilson was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was born in 1831 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and studied at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, he went on to practice law in his hometown. He was first elected to Congress in 1860 and served until 1867 when he resigned due to ill health. During his tenure, he championed progressive legislation such as the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railroad Act which helped settle the American West and promote economic development. He also supported civil rights legislation such as the Fifteenth Amendment which granted African Americans the right to vote.
Krobea Asante
Krobea Asante was a Ghanaian politician who served as Prime Minister from 1977-1979. He was born in 1930 in Accra, Ghana and studied at Achimota School before going on to study at Oxford University where he earned a degree in Law. After graduating, he practiced Law before entering politics and joining Ghana’s National Liberation Movement (NLM). After leading a successful coup d’état in 1972, Asante became Prime Minister in 1977 after winning elections with an overwhelming majority of votes. As Prime Minister he focused on economic reform and creating greater opportunities for Ghanaian citizens by introducing measures such as free education for all children aged 6-15 years old. He also sought closer ties with foreign countries such as China, where he received financial support for development projects. Asante stepped down from office following a military coup d’état in 1979 but continued to be involved in political activities until his death in 2009.
Last Thoughts
Freemasonry is an ancient fraternity that has been deeply rooted in Ghana’s history for centuries. From the Grand Lodge of Ghana to the many lodges throughout the country, Freemasons have had a profound influence on the nation. The top 10 Freemasons in Ghana have made significant contributions to the development of Masonry in the country and have helped to promote its principles and ideals. They have also been instrumental in strengthening ties between Ghana and other Masonic lodges around the world. Through their dedication and hard work, they have truly helped to shape modern-day Freemasonry in Ghana.
We hope that this article has provided you with a better understanding of some of the most prominent Freemasons in Ghana. We also hope that it has served as an inspiration for those who may be interested in joining or learning more about Freemasonry in Ghana. With such illustrious members, it is no wonder why Masonry continues to be such a strong force in the nation’s culture and history.
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