Freemasons gather in Cape Coast for 2024 Festival of Institutional Lodges

The grand ceremony of the 2024 Festival of Institutional Lodges was held at the Gold Coast Masonic Hall in Cape Coast.

The event comprised of members of the district Grand Lodges.

The event was known to have commenced with the arrival of Right Worshipful Isaac Owulaku Hood, District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Ghana, accompanied by his delegation.

They entered the hall to the solemn strains of “Omnipotent Redeemer,” setting a reverent tone for the proceedings.

W. Bro. Amb. Dr. William G.M. Brandful, Chairman of the Festival Standing Committee, delivered the Welcome Address.

This was followed by a dedication prayer from the festival Chaplain, Brigadier General Moses Aryee, invoking blessings on the ceremony and its attendants.

W. Bro. Dr. Bright Kyei Wiredu, then introduced the Orator, W. Bro. Dr. Andrew Ananie Arkutu.

In Bro. Dr. Andrew Ananie Arkutu’s oration, Dr. Arkutu celebrated the extraordinary achievements of the first African Headmaster of Mfantsipim School, W. Bro. Francis Lodowic Bartels, OBE, BA, MA, LLD (Honoris Causa), highlighting his significant contributions to education in Ghana and Freemasonry.

Dr. Arkutu ended his oratory by elaborating his multifaceted career as a distinguished Freemason, educator, international civil servant, diplomat, and author.

The attendants joined in singing the ode “Now Praise We Great and Famous Men” before the festival lecture, the seminal point of the meeting, commenced.

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W. Bro. Amb. Dr. William G.M. Brandful provided a splendid introduction of the lecturer, Amb. Mrs. Agnes Aggrey-Orleans.

Amb. Aggrey-Orleans captivated the audience with her lecture on “Freemasonry and Religion: Dispelling the Myths, Distilling the Truth.”

Her lecture explained that the Freemasonry Association was neither a religion nor an opposition to religion.

“we are a built fraternity that prioritizes value, harmony, happiness and respect regardless of one’s social difference or orientation “, she said.

She urged and challenged Freemasons to adopt a more proactive approach in defending and promoting the true nature of Freemasonry to the general public.

The ceremony continued with insightful discussions from W. Bro. Mahama Seidu, who provided an Islamic perspective, and W. Bro. Emmanuel Perry Andoh Mensah, who shared a Christian perspective.

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The lively discourses, hosted by W. Bro. Prof. Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, engaged both Masons and non-Masons alike, fostering a spirited exchange of ideas and informations.

In Concluding the event, the District Grand Master addressed the participants before retiring with his delegation.

The event culminated in a banquet at Pempamsie Hotel, celebrating the fellowship and camaraderie of the Freemasons.

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