Within the Lodge, tradition comes to life. This ceremonial space reflects the values, fellowship, and customs that have connected generations of Freemasons in Ghana. Here, the past is honoured, the present is shared, and the traditions of the Craft continue.
A Timeline of Our Heritage
1810
Torridzonian Lodge No. 621
Consecrated
Organised Freemasonry arrived
at Cape Coast Castle under the
authority of the United Grand
Lodge of England.
1919
Scottish Tradition
Established
Progressive Lodge No. 9 chartered in Ghana, introducing the proud Scottish
Masonic tradition.
1954
Scottish District Grand
Lodge Formed
Scottish Lodges in Ghana were
gathered under the Scottish
Constitution in 1954, serving the
jurisdiction with distinction.
1960
Irish Constitution Established
St Patrick Lodge No. 26 and Provincial Grand Lodge of Ghana under the Irish
Constitution..
2009
Grand Lodge of
Ghana (AF&M)
On 24 January 2009, the Grand
Lodge of Antient Free & Accepted Masons of Ghana was constituted.
By the early years of the twenty-first century,
Ghana’s Masonic Brethren working under Scottish
and Irish Constitutions but united by the same
values and the same obligations had grown in
number, in standing, and in their sense of what
Ghanaian Freemasonry could become.
The conversations that followed were conducted
with the full knowledge and support of the Grand
Lodge of Ireland, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and
the United Grand Lodge of England.
On 24th January 2009, at the Banquet Hall of the
State House in Accra, the Grand Lodge of Antient
Free & Accepted Masons of Ghana was formally
constituted and the Scottish District Grand Lodge
and the Irish Provincial Grand Lodge were united
into a single sovereign jurisdiction under Ghanaian
authority.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of
sister Grand Lodges from across Africa and beyond.
It was a day that affirmed the coming of age of
Freemasonry in Ghana.
The Grand Lodge today oversees four Provincial
Grand Lodges and forty-three subordinate Lodges.Its Brethren are active in their communities, in
charitable work, and in the wider fellowship of
regular Freemasonry across Africa and the world.
Leadership & Stewardship
The Grand Lodge is headed by the Grand Master, the highest Masonic authority within the jurisdiction. Our leadership is committed to upholding the principles of regular Freemasonry and guiding the Craft in Ghana with wisdom, integrity and humility.
MW. BRO. DR. NORTEY KWASHIE OMABOE
CURRENT GRAND MASTER
Past Grand Masters
Since its constitution in 2009, the Grand Lodge has been served
by five Grand Masters and each contributing to the leadership and Development of the Craft in Ghana
MW BRO.
CHARLES WILLIAM
STANLEY-PIERRE
FIRST GRAND MASTER
2009 – 2014
MW. BRO.
OKOTWASUO OSAE
NYAMPONG VI
SECOND GRAND MASTER
2014 – 2018
MW BRO.
NAVAL CAPTAIN KWADWO
ADUNKWA BUTAH(Rtd)
THIRD GRAND MASTER
2018 – 2022
MW. BRO.
NANA OSEI
ATWENE BONSU
FOURTH GRAND MASTER
2022 – 2025
The jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Antient Free & Accepted Masons of Ghana is organised
into four Provincial Grand Lodges. Each Province is headed by a Provincial Grand Master and is
responsible for the governance and support of the Lodges within its boundaries.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER:
RW Bro. Patrick Amartey Sogbodjor
PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY:
WBro. Justice Adu Mantey
PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER:
RW Bro. Seth Asafo
PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY:
VW Bro. Prince Addo Kyei
PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER:
RW Bro. Charles Kojo Bonsu
PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY:
WBro. Kwame Darko
PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER:
RW Bro. Petro Messan de Souza
PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY:
RW Bro. Abel Tonawa
Men wishing to find a Lodge in their area are welcome
to contact the Office of the Grand Secretary, who will be
pleased to assist.
