High Chief Koroye Elected New Pere of Tarakiri Clan

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa High Chief Seiyefa Koroye of Toru-Orua has been elected the new Pere of Tarakiri Kingdom in Bayelsa State. The new Pere was elected on the second ballot, at Ebedbiri Secondary School on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The Electoral Committee chairman, High Chief Ayakeme Whiskey, while declaring the results of the election said total accredited delegates were 94, drawn from 13 communities of Tarakiri Clan, adding that the winner must secure 50% of total votes cast in line with sub-section 4 of the electoral guidelines. He said that High Chief Seiyefa Koroye scored 45 votes, His Royal Highness Famous Eseduwo, the Amananaowei of Angalabiri scored 28 votes, High Chief Keme Prefa polled 20 votes, while the regeant, High chief Fidelis Agbiki abstained from voting. Also speaking, the deputy Speaker Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Ogbere described the election as a friendly contest between two brothers while adding that it was a peaceful and credible process. The deputy Speaker thanked the delegates for their show of maturity and the orderly manner they conducted themselves while the election lasted. Read more: https://phmundial.com/high-chief-koroye-elected-new-pere-of-tarakiri-clan/

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