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The Aduana people are believed to have been led out of the ground by a dog that had fire in his mouth. Hence, they are referred to as Ogyaasefuo. It is also believed that the first Aduana had a dog that once was out to search for food and on seeing fire the dog thought there was something to eat for him and in doing so got his mouth seriously burnt. When the owner saw it coming with the fire he then said, “m'atwea woabre me adie” meaning “my dog you have brought me something worthy.”

The Royal Order of the Golden Fire Dog (ROGFD) is constituted and inaugurated under the auspices of the Royal House and Local Council of Sefwi Obeng-Mim and the Chieftaincy of His Royal Highness Oheneba Nana Kwame Obeng II, in order to promote the ancient code of the military protectors, an Asafo, of the ancient Akan Kingdom. This tradition dates back to time immemorial and the Asafo being in service to the Royal House of Sefwi Obeng-Mim. Keeping the spirit of the traditional Asafo of the Akan, this Order respectfully emulates a more known system of codifying the chivalric rankings carried with our noble and sacred Order.

The international members of this Royal Order are dedicated to the development of the Stool Lands under the care of the Royal House. Acceptance into the Order is based on the assessment of the human values and quality of character of the applicant, without distinction or discrimination based on religious, social class, race, political tendencies, physical disability, or sexual orientation. Advancement in rank is based on merit.

Each Akan Kofo, or Warrior (plural being Akofo, or Warriors), who is admitted to the Asafo of the Royal House should be aware that he/she is part of a noble military institution representing the Royal House of Sefwi Obeng-Mim, is recognized as noble members under traditional customs of Sefwi Obeng-Mim and the Royal House, and consequently should be prepared to accept and to practice a Code of Honor, such as provided in this Constitution. His Royal Highness, by his right and prerogative, as well as on recommendation by the Royal House, the Grand Council of the Order, and primarily by the Local Council of Sefwi Obeng-Mim, may remove titles, nobility, or any other honors bestowed.

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If you a member of other chivalric orders or confraternities recognized by the ICOC or Augustan Society, please list them and your rank. Please also include a website if able. You may be also be asked to submit a copy of your brevet or letters patent.

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1. Membership is available to anyone 18 years of age or older. 2. You promise NOT to use it to conduct any fraudulent or unhonorable activities. 3. You will abide by the Constitution of the Order, which includes the code of ethical conduct.

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Once you submit your application, we will contact you. Thank you!

Chancellor General of the Royal House of Sefwi Obeng-Mim, Ghana

Donations and Passage Fees may be made on the Royal House's website:

https://royalhousemim.org/contribute

This is an honor of the House and there are no mandated annual membership fees/oblations. However, it is expected of every member of the international Asafo to participate and support the socio-economic development mission of the Royal House.

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