(ENA ) The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) delegation head said that Ethiopia has been conducting a far better election than the previous ones, despite some handicaps at electoral constituencies in the country. Approached by journalists, AUEOM delegation head former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo said the ongoing 6th General Election has been witnessing ‘far better’ processes […]
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President Sahlework Cast Ballot at Constituency in Addis Ababa
(ENA ) President Sahlework Zewde casted her vote in the capital city this morning. After voting, the president said that millions of Ethiopians are today voting peacefully and democratically to elect a legitimate government established through the will of the people. “I am happy to see people voting so widely. It is a great demonstration of […]
NEBE Says Election Progressing Well
(ENA ) National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) Chairperson, Birtukan Mideksa said the election is well underway. Briefing the press, the chairperson said most of the polling stations throughout the country opened on time, except nine polling stations in Addis Ababa. There is no security concern in all the areas where election is taking place, […]
Election Lays Foundation for Enhanced Democratic System: Regional Chief Admin
(ENA) The 6th Ethiopian general election would contribute to instill enhanced democratic system in the country, Chief Administrator of Amhara Regional State, Agegnehu Teshager said. Agegnehu, who is running for the Council of Amhara Regional State, made the remark today in a statement he gave to the media after casting ballot in one of the […]
PM Abiy Casts Ballot in Jimma Zone
(ENA ) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed cast his ballot for the 6th General Election in Goma 2 constituency of the Jimma Zone of Oromia Regional State today. The premier said the 6th General Election is better than the former elections in many ways. He appreciated the competing parties for defying the noises from outsiders and […]
Veteran Oromo Politician, Former HPR Member Says Ethiopia is Above Political Parties
(ENA ) Former members of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) and founder of the Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement, Bulcha Demeksa, wrote that all stakeholders in this election should behave responsibly as Ethiopia is beyond the interest of political parties. The veteran politician wrote: “Following this election, I wish peace, unity and prosperity for my […]