Traditional Setup Sene West District has two (2) paramountcies, namely the Dwan and Wiase which are headed by Omanhene or Paramount Chief, the supreme overlords. Next after the Omanhene are the Divisional chiefs or Krontihene who take responsibility for the divisional areas.

There are also Odikros who are headmen of the various communities. The Wiase traditional authority extends from Wiase to Laalai while the Dwan Traditional Authority extends from Kwame Danso to Kyeamekrom. The traditional institution is monarchical authority. This ensures the maintenance of law and order among the traditional hierarchies and community members.

The traditional leaders play an important role in the District by mobilizing their people for development. For instance they sensitize their community members on government policies and activities such as immunization, post natal and anti natal care and education.

Ethnicity and Language The District is ethnically diverse with the native Guan (Dwan) the dominant ethnic group followed by Ewes. Other notable ethnic groups in Sene West District are Gruma, Akan, Dagbon, Dangbe, Grusi, Mande and Dagaba.

Festivals

The Kwabena and Brebi yam festivals are celebrated by the people of Wiase and Dwan respectively. The Kwabena yam festival is celebrated in January while the Brebi yam festival is celebrated in the month of December. The celebrations serve as the period for reunion of family members, relatives and loved ones. During this time, quarrels and misunderstandings are settled. The festivals are also used to raise funds for developmental projects within the communities.

Ethnicity and Language

The District is ethnically diverse with the native Guan (Dwan) the dominant ethnic group followed by Ewes. Other notable ethnic groups in Sene West District are Gruma, Akan, Dagbon, Dangbe, Grusi, Mande and Dagaba.

Festivals The Kwabena and Brebi yam festivals are celebrated by the people of Wiase and Dwan respectively. The Kwabena yam festival is celebrated in January while the Brebi yam festival is celebrated in the month of December. The celebrations serve as the period for reunion of family members, relatives and loved ones. During this time, quarrels and misunderstandings are settled. The festivals are also used to raise funds for developmental projects within the communities.

Tourism  Tourism

has not been fully explored and exploited in the District as an avenue for socio economic development. The District has three sites of historic and aesthetic importance, which can be developed into tourist centres. There are Crocodile ponds at Kyeamekrom and Menkor, located about 22km east and 9km south of the District capital, respectively. Also, the Digya National Park has a size of about 3, 478km. This forest reserve provides natural habitat for game and wildlife, which include the African elephants, lions, leopard, and antelope. The park has beautiful landscape with scenery for photography. According to historical tradition, Okomfo Anokye of Ashanti Kingdom once passed through Bungi and left his footprints.