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Nana Ama Entsie’s extraordinary path to royalty
Nana Ama Entsie I, the Developmental queen of Ekumfi Otuam
In the serene town of Ekumfi Otuam in the Central Region, Inspector (Insp) Rebecca Nana Ama Entsie gracefully wears two distinguished crowns – one as a dedicated law enforcement officer and the other as the revered ‘Nkosuo Hemaa’ (Development Queen).
Her life’s voyage tells a tale of unwavering dedication and an undying bond with her community, with a delicate art of balancing the duty and honour of royalty.
Inspector Nana Ama Entsie’s journey is a testament to a remarkable hard work and dedication to both education and public service.
Insp Entsie, the development queen with stool name Nana Ama Entsie I started school at Nungua Methodist Primary in Accra and by dint of hard work, she completed her Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
She continued her pursuit of knowledge at SNAPS College of Accountancy and Secretaryship in Adabraka, Accra, where she graduated as a typist but also developed a strong foundation in administrative skills.
She had a keen interest in joining the security services and therefore enrolled with the Ghana Police Service as a recruit in 2005 at the National Police Training School (NPTS) at Tesano in Accra and was posted to the Central Cook House of the NPTS as an administrative clerk.
She developed interest in culinary activities and therefore enrolled at the Accra Technical University, where she is currently pursuing a course in hospitality.
This pursuit is a testament to a commitment to excellence and desire to master in diverse fields of knowledge.
In addition to the academic pursuits, she made significant contributions to the law enforcement community. Since joining the Police service in 2004, she participated in significant national operations including Operation Vanguard.
The dynamic Police woman had demonstrated exceptional dedication and determination, ascending through the ranks to her current rank as an Inspector of Police. She is currently the administrator at the Central Cook House of the National Police Training School in Accra.
Her impact reaches far beyond her local community.
In 2017, she had the privilege of embarking on a mission to South Sudan, where she worked as a United Nations Peace Keeping Officer for a year as part of the National Formed Police Unit (NFPU) team.
Balancing work and family life is a significant aspect of her life, as a law enforcement officer.
She said good communication, open and honest communication with family was always a cornerstone.
She said as a development queen, she holds a unique and significant responsibility towards the growth and progress of her community.
Her position encompasses crucial tasks that directly impact the lives of the people she has taken an oath to serve.
According to her, one of her roles as a developmental queen was to ensure the safety and security of the community members. This can be done by ensuring the installation of streetlights.
Nana Ama Entsie I said she was determined to work hand-in-hand with the District Assembly or stakeholders to ensure that basic amenities such public and private toilets and bath were built.
She said mobilising support from stakeholders and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in a collaborative effort was one of the ways she hopes to raise partners to carry on the development agenda of her community.
The development queen said creating recreational spaces, such as astro-turf football pitches, and hosting events during festivals, serve a dual purpose. It does not only enhance the community’s wellbeing by providing spaces for leisure and exercise but also generates revenue that can be reinvested into further development initiatives.
“I am committed to steering our community towards a brighter future. Together, we can build a thriving and prosperous community.”
“The decision to make me a development queen stemmed from my dedication to championing girl child education, recognising the role that education plays in transforming lives and communities.
She commended the traditional leaders in Ekumfi Otuam for the confidence reposed in her and assured them of her determination to bring development to the community.
The ‘Nkosuo Hemaa’ said her decision to assume this role was as a result of her passion for education and the desire to ensure respectable and dignified lives of her people.
She has a strong dislike for dishonest people, particularly when it comes in the form of lies. Truthfulness and integrity are qualities she holds in high regard.
She appealed for unity and shared responsibility to improve the community and honour the legacy of the late President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, who hails from Ekumfi Otuam.
The police Inspector advised the public especially the youth to stay away from crime and partner the Police Service to have a crime-free environment.
“Crime prevention is a shared responsibility, see something say something,” she added.
She encouraged young females and police women to pick up role models in the Service.
“For me, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Danquah, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, is my mentor.”
According to her, COP Addo-Danquah who is also the President of the Police Ladies Association is the one she looks up to, adding that she has an open door policy.
The developmental queen is married to Mr Isaac Afotey Mensah, self-employed and blessed with three beautiful children and countless adopted and foster children, each with a unique source of light in her life.
“As a mother of many, I find fulfilment in nurturing and guiding the people of Ekumfi Otuam.”
A plate of fufu and palm nut soup is the favourite food of the development Queen who was born on December 12, 1980 at Nungua.
Her hobbies are dancing, listening to music and engaging in communal activities.
By Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi
The spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the implementation of the NDC government’s No Fee Stress policy, arguing that the programme has failed to deliver on its core promise.
According to him on Starr fm, the policy, which was introduced to ensure stress free payment of fees for level 100 tertiary students, has rather turned into what he described as post stress support.
He explained that students are required to pay their fees first before applying for reimbursement, a situation he believes defeats the purpose of the policy.
He questioned claims by government officials that the policy has been successful and that citizens are happy.
In his view, such claims do not reflect the lived realities of many Ghanaians. He stressed that while some people may appear satisfied, many others continue to struggle.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye pointed to the situation of trained teachers and nurses who have been picketing for nearly six months, demanding employment.
He noted that government responses suggesting it cannot accommodate all of them contradict claims of economic stability.
He further argued that economic indicators such as a stable currency mean little to people who are unable to secure jobs or access promised support.
He observed that telling an unemployed teacher or a struggling student that the cedi has strengthened does not address their immediate challenges.
On the issue of tertiary education, he maintained that no level 100 student benefited from stress free fees in 2025, despite the policy being announced.
He added that in 2026, students have already reported to school without receiving the promised support.
He insisted that asking students to pay fees first and seek reimbursement later amounts to support after hardship, not stress free education.
According to him, this approach goes against what was promised during the policy announcement.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye questioned why a government that presents the economy as strong is unable to fulfil what he described as simple and clear promises.
He added that there is a fundamental problem with the way the economy is being managed and indicated that he is prepared to explain his position further.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has issued a strong public statement calling for an end to what he describes as continuous attacks on his brand, following an apology from media commentator Awal Mohammed.
In the statement, Shatta Wale acknowledged the apology but stressed that persistent criticism and what he sees as deliberate attempts to damage his image must stop.
He noted that for many years, he has spoken for the streets, the youth, and people who feel ignored by society, while also promoting Ghana on the global stage and creating jobs through his work.
He expressed concern that some media personalities, commentators, and influential figures continue to target his name unfairly.
According to him, the issue goes beyond music and touches on respect, fairness, and national maturity.
The musician warned that continued disrespect toward voices that represent ordinary people could have wider consequences.
He emphasised that the Shatta Movement remains strong and organized, and that the patience of the masses should not be taken for granted.
He added that if systems continue to fail the people, they have the ability to organize politically through numbers and truth, not violence or hate.
Shatta Wale clarified that his message was not a threat but a reminder of reality, stressing that attacking a symbol that represents millions of people can have social, cultural, and democratic effects.
He called for respect, fairness, and unity, saying the voice of the people will always rise.
The statement comes after Awal Mohammed recently described Shatta Wale fans during a public discussion as junkies.
The comments triggered backlash from fans of the musician, prompting Awal to later issue an apology.
By: Jacob Aggrey
