The Bono East Regional House of Chiefs has elected Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V, the Paramount Chief of the Yeji Traditional area in the Pru East District as its first President at a meeting held in Techiman.
The Paramount Chief of the Bassa Traditional Area in the Sene East District, Nana Owusu Sakyi III, was also elected unopposed as the Vice President for them to steer the affairs of the House for a two-year term.
The immediate past President of the former Brong-Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs (BARHC), Pimampim Kagbrese V, garnered five votes out of seven valid votes cast, whilst his contender, the Paramount Chief of Prang Traditional Area in the Pru West District and also an ex-President of the BARHC, Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III, polled two votes.
The Paramount Chief of Techiman Traditional Area, Oseadeeyo Akumfi Ameyaw IV, and the Paramount Chief of Abeaase Traditional Area in the Pru West District, Nana Kru Takyi II, were also elected to represent the House at the National House of Chiefs.
A High Court Judge in Sunyani, Justice Gabriel Martey-Teye, who swore the president and his vice into office, urged them to exhibit exemplary leadership by ensuring the inclusion all members in decision-making by the House for the progress of the region.
