B'Rhea was nominated by Avar Zranik, the head of Eriadu Interstellar Enterprises in 710 BBY to be on the ballot as governor-general of Eriadu. He quickly gained support of the wealthy politicos and businessmen of the planet. Even though B'Rhea's views on species and Republic relations were controversial among many Eriaduans, he was easily elected in 709 BBY, having been strongly supported by the corrupt political machines. B'Rhea's opponents, led by Casei Solus, claimed the vote was rigged, but nothing was ever proven. His tenure was deemed to be for life during the same election, the erstwhile referendum also barely passing.