Russell M. Nelson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, led the ceremony.

The vice president of Ghana, Aliu Mahama, as well as other officials, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony and a radio station and Ghana Television covered the event.

The temple sits on 6 acres (24,000 m2) on the main avenue that runs through the center of Accra.

Moldings in the temple were made of native makore wood, skilled men in the area handcrafted the furniture and the art-glass windows reflect the culture.

[6] While all members of the church with a valid temple recommend are able to visit the temple, it primarily serves members in Benin, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo.