Addis ababa: The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) today briefed diplomats based in Addis Ababa and representatives of international organizations on preparations underway for the upcoming 7th General Election. NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu presented the board’s operational readiness, highlighting progress in voter registration, security arrangements, inclusiveness measures, and technological deployments aimed at ensuring a transparent, peaceful, and credible electoral process.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, more than 50 million voters have been registered, with 52,029 polling stations established across the country. Special polling stations have been arranged for internally displaced persons, military personnel, and students. Election ballots have also been dispatched to polling stations nationwide.
Melatwork further noted that NEBE has been working closely with relevant institutions and stakeholders to safeguard the transparency, credibility, and independence of the election, while ensuring broad public participation, including that of women and youth. State Minister of Foreign Affairs Berhanu Tsegaye stated that the 7th General Election represents an important continuation of Ethiopia’s democratic process and contributes to strengthening democratic institutions in the country.
During the discussion session, representatives of various countries and international organizations said the briefing provided them with a clearer understanding of the extensive preparations being undertaken to ensure a peaceful, inclusive, and fair election process.