During the vetting of George Opare Addo, Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, on January 22, 2025, the Minority Leader, , openly recognised Opare Addo as a fellow Freemason, sparking interest in the organization's influence among public figures in the country.
This was not the first time Afenyo-Markin had spoken about his Masonic affiliations.
In 2016, he stated on the 'Starr Chat' show that Freemasonry's teachings aligned with his Catholic beliefs. "Freemasonry is a fraternal society that believes in God Almighty and follows certain principles that guide a man's life.
It does not run counter to my beliefs as a Catholic," he stated.
