He was unanimously elected by his colleague MMDCES after their swearing-in by the Regional Minister, Mr. Simon Osei Mensah at the Regional Coordinating Council.

He succeeds the former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Sekyere Afram Plains, Mr. Joseph Owusu who was not re-nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo for a second term in office.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Frimpong pledged his commitment to unite his colleague MMDCEs to implement the vision of the President in their respective districts and municipalities.

He said they had a huge task of justifying the confidence reposed in them by the President as his representatives at the local level of national development.

He underlined the need for the MMDCEs to work with all stakeholders including; chiefs, Presiding Members, Assembly Members, Unit Committee Members and the party hierarchy to prosecute the development agenda of the Assemblies.

“We shall serve the people with humility, respect and honesty to ensure cordial working relations with all stakeholders”, Mr. Frimpong assured the Regional Minister.

He said they would complete projects started during the President’s first term in office and also initiate new ones to improve the lives of the people.