A unique moment of camaraderie unfolded in Parliament on 22 January 2025 during the vetting of George Opare Addo, Minister-designate for Youth Development and Empowerment.
In an exchange, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin openly recognised Opare Addo as a fellow Freemason, sparking interest in the fraternal organisation’s influence among public figures in Ghana.
The exchange began when Afenyo-Markin posed a direct question to the nominee:
Afenyo-Markin: “Are you a Freemason?”
Opare Addo: “Yes, I’m a Mason.”
What followed was a series of symbolic Masonic questions and responses, offering a glimpse into the rituals and values of the centuries-old fraternity.
Afenyo-Markin: “Who is your mother?”
Opare Addo: “Amity.”
Afenyo-Markin: “In all difficulties and dangers, in whom do you place your trust?”
Opare Addo: “The Grand Architect of the Universe.”
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