Addis ababa: This year's election process is laying a strong foundation for building a democratic system in Ethiopia with the pre-election debates taking place in a civilized manner and dominance of ideas, Benishangul-Gumuz Region Political Parties Joint Council Chairman, Abduselam Shengel, said. Political parties across the country are engaged with hectic activities as the 7th General Election is scheduled to take place on June 1, 2026.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the debates and election campaigns are creating the opportunity for citizens to elect representatives based on who has the better policy and idea, Abduselam added. Political parties in Benishangul-Gumuz Region are using various media platforms to carry out election campaigns and introduce policy alternatives, he emphasized.
Chairman of the Benishangul People's Liberation Movement Party and Chairman of the Joint Council of Political Parties of the Region told ENA that the election process is laying strong foundations driven by civilized debates and election campaigns. He noted that political parties operating in the region have continued to intensify their campaigns as the election approaches.
Abduselam highlighted that parties are actively introducing their policies and strategies by reaching out to the people through the opportunities and various alternatives they have been given. Furthermore, he mentioned that the ongoing election process is laying the foundation for building a democratic system through strong debate and dominance of ideas, emphasizing that citizens are being given the opportunity to vote by understanding the policies and ideas of the parties.