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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
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Manu, has urged party members to move away from what she describes as an “entitlement mentality” and focus on unity, sacrifice and hard work as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
In a statement titled “Is Loyalty a Queue?”, and posted on facebook, Ms. Manu argued that loyalty to the NPP should not be judged by how long a person has been in the party but by their contributions and commitment to its growth.
According to her, the NPP’s history shows that many of its leaders faced significant opposition from within the party before eventually leading it to electoral success.
She cited former President John Agyekum Kufuor as an example, saying he had to overcome resistance from influential figures within the party before winning power for the NPP in 2000.
Ms. Manu noted that after the party lost power in 2008, former President Kufuor faced criticism and accusations from some party members.
However, she said supporters eventually put their differences aside and worked together to rebuild the party.
She pointed to the experience of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, according to her, faced opposition from some factions within the NPP despite his long service to the party.
“His trials were ten times what Kufuor endured,” she stated, adding that Akufo-Addo eventually overcame the challenges and became President of Ghana.
Turning to the NPP’s current flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ms. Manu said he also faced resistance from different groups within the party while seeking leadership.
She praised Dr. Bawumia for contributing to policy-based political discussions in Ghana and for remaining composed following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
According to her, party members must now rally behind him in the same way they supported former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo.
Ms. Manu, however, warned that internal divisions and a sense of entitlement remain major threats to the party’s future.
She argued that some party members place too much emphasis on how long individuals have belonged to the NPP rather than on their contributions and capabilities.
“This entitlement does not question impact. It does not ask what you sacrificed or what you built. It asks only how long have you been here,” she said.
The former parliamentary candidate cautioned that such attitudes could discourage committed members and prevent the party from selecting the best people for leadership positions.
She further called on the party’s incoming national executives to strengthen the NPP’s core values of sacrifice, honesty, integrity and dedication to national development.
Ms. Manu addressed the concerns of young party supporters, many of whom she said became discouraged following the NPP’s electoral defeat in 2024.
According to her, many young people remain eager to see the party return to power but are unwilling to support internal conflicts driven by personal ambitions.
She urged party elders to place the interests of the NPP above their individual goals and to demonstrate leadership that attracts rather than alienates members.
“The NPP is bigger than any one of us. It always has been. Our collective responsibility is to act like it,” she stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
