Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse enstooled as Mpuntuhemaa of Abura Traditional Area

History has been written at Abura Abakrampa as renowned climate scientist and environmental governance expert, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, was enstooled as the Mpuntuhemaa (Developmental Queen Mother) of the Abura Traditional Area at a colourful ceremony held in the Central Region.

Following her enstoolment, she assumed the royal name Nana Ama Kum I, marking a significant milestone in the traditional history of the Abura Traditional Area and reinforcing the role of development-oriented leadership within the chieftaincy institution.

The ceremony, held at Abura Abakrampa on Saturday, January 3, 2026, was characterised by rich cultural displays and traditional rites. It attracted a distinguished gathering of paramount chiefs from across the country, traditional rulers, queen mothers and opinion leaders. Also present were directors and senior officials of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Members of Parliament, members of academia, as well as national, regional and constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Clad in elegant traditional regalia and accompanied by vibrant drumming and dancing, Nana Ama Kum I was formally presented to the chiefs and people of Abura and installed as Mpuntuhemaa, a role dedicated to spearheading development-driven initiatives and promoting social progress within the traditional area.

In her acceptance remarks, Nana Ama Kum I described the enstoolment as both a great honour and a heavy responsibility, stressing that the position goes beyond ceremonial recognition.

“The enstoolment as the Mpuntuhemaa is a huge recognition and places much responsibility on me. It is not just about the title, but the work that comes with it. Abura is a vast area, and I call on all and sundry to share in this responsibility. I urge everyone gathered here to see development as a collective responsibility,” she said.

She pledged to use her position to pursue meaningful, people-centred development that responds to the real needs of communities within the Abura Traditional Area.

“Some communities are struggling to meet the basic necessities of life. What we seek is development that will bring a better life to the people — development that is relevant to our diverse realities and aligned with the demands of the 21st century,” she stated.

Outlining her development vision, Nana Ama Kum I emphasised that progress must begin with access to basic social infrastructure.

“Development should start with good drinking water, improved roads leading to our farms, quality schools and other essential social services that directly improve the lives of our people,” she added.

The Paramount Chief of the Abura Traditional Area, Emintimin Otu XI, charged Nana Ama Kum I to use her new role to champion development across the traditional area.

“We expect Nana Ama Kum I to bring real development to the Abura Traditional Area. Her background, experience and commitment place her in a strong position to support the progress of our people,” he said.

He further tasked her to ensure the establishment of Mpuntuhemaa in all communities within the Abura Traditional Area to help accelerate development at the grassroots level.

“For development to reach every corner of Abura, there must be Mpuntuhemaa in all our communities. This will help coordinate development efforts and ensure that no community is left behind,” Emintimin Otu XI stated.