Origins of Orangeism in Ghana

Orangeism was set up 72 years ago in Ghana, formerly the British Gold Coast. The first warrant went to the Pride of Keta lodge.

However, it was not until the Institution spread to the Accra region in 1963 and Anloga a year later that it operated on a country-wide basis.

Lodges were formed in Tema and Ho in 1977, Anyako in 1978, Agbozume in 1979, Peki in 1980, Ada in 1981, Dzodze in 1982, Kpando in 1985, and Dzelukope near Keta in 1988.

Most of these areas boast of two lodges and the Grand Lodge of Ghana now has 25 working warrants. The Ghanian lodges are strongly aligned to the Protestant churches in the country, particularly the Anglican community.

Church parades by lodges in the various centres are commonplace.