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George Opare Addo is a freemason

George Opare Addo, widely known as Pablo, has openly acknowledged his membership in the Freemasons during his vetting as the nominee for Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment.

Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 22, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Organiser made the admission when questioned directly by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

“Are you a Freemason?” Afenyo-Markin asked.

“Yes, I’m a Mason,” Opare Addo responded confidently.

The Minority Leader followed up, asking, “In all difficulties and dangers, in whom do you place your trust?”

“The grand architect of the universe,” the nominee replied, echoing a core Freemason principle.

The conversation then transitioned to his plans for leading the Ministry of Youth Development, a newly established portfolio aimed at addressing the challenges facing Ghanaian youth.

Afenyo-Markin probed further, seeking assurances from Opare Addo about how he intended to fulfill the ministry’s mandate and win the trust of young Ghanaians.

In response, Opare Addo reaffirmed his commitment to fair and inclusive leadership.

“I started by saying that the day His Excellency nominated me, I put out a statement urging every Ghanaian youth to believe in the kind of leadership I bring on board. I am not going to be discriminatory. I’m here to serve the Ghanaian youth and no other person,” he emphasized.

Opare Addo’s admission has added a layer of intrigue to his profile as he awaits parliamentary approval. The Freemasons, often regarded with a mix of curiosity and mystery, have a long-standing presence in Ghana, with several prominent figures, including Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and former President John Agyekum Kufuor, openly associated with the fraternity.

In 2023, Freemasons from around the world convened in Kumasi to honor Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the occasion of his 25th anniversary on the Golden Stool and in Freemasonry. The celebration was held at the Sir Agyemang Prempeh II Masonic Hall, highlighting the Asantehene’s role as the Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana.

The Grand Lodge of Ghana, established on January 24, 2009, serves as a sovereign body overseeing Freemasonry in the country. It supervises various subordinate lodges across four provincial jurisdictions: South West (Cape Coast), South East (Accra), North (Kumasi), and East (Lome & Volta). Recognized first by the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Ghana has seen significant milestones under its leadership, with Most Worshipful Brothers Charles William Stanley-Pierre, Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, and N/Capt Kwadjo Adunkwa Butah serving as Grand Masters in its history.

As Opare Addo looks to secure parliamentary approval, his ties to Freemasonry have sparked public curiosity, further amplifying interest in his nomination.

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