EPA Boss Grabs Chieftaincy Title Promise To Be Development Oriented Chief

The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has been enstooled as Mpuntu Hemaa (Development Chief) of the Abura Traditional Area in recognition of her contributions to the community, Ghana, and Africa’s development.

The ceremony, held under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, Emintsinminim Otu XI, was a colourful display of Fante culture, glitz, and glamour.

Prof. Browne Klutse took the stool name Nana Ama Kumi I.

In her acceptance speech, the newly enstooled Mpuntu Hemaa emphasized collective effort for the future of the Abura Traditional Area.

“What matters now is not the title, but the work that comes ahead, and this work cannot be done alone.

I accept this role not merely as a personal honour, but as a collective call to action, one that requires unity, partnership, and shared responsibility,” she said.

“I humbly ask for your loyalty, partnership, patience, and honest counsel.

Hold me accountable, encourage me when I am right, and correct me when I stray.”

Nana Ama Kumi highlighted the importance of culture in development and pledged to advocate for its preservation using modern tools to protect, document, and revive traditions while equipping youth with skills for the future.

“Development is not something delivered fully packaged from outside.

As Mpuntu Hemaa, I am a facilitator, a convener, and an advocate.

I promise to listen, unite our people, champion our ideas, knock on doors with you, and work tirelessly for progress.

We may disagree and make mistakes along the way, but our shared purpose will guide us,” she noted.

She also promised to collaborate with the government through the District Chief Executive and Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankese, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, to drive development in the area.

“I see Abura Traditional Area as a network of communities striving for better livelihoods.

My role is that of a connector and facilitator, linking local initiatives to national and international opportunities and turning individual efforts into collective achievements,” she said.

His Royal Majesty, Emintsinminim Otu XI, described Abura State as the leading state of the Borbor Mfantse, comprising two traditional boundaries Abura Etsifi (North) and Abura Anaafo (South), with 228 towns and villages.

He praised Prof. Browne Klutse’s achievements in environmental protection, climate, and science, saying, “For it is indeed the person who climbs the good tree, deserves to be pushed to the crown.”

His Majesty called on the new Mpuntu Hemaa to use her role to drive development and pledged full support and cooperation as she embarks on her chiefly journey.

By Douglas Oyiboh Amponsah