Ethiopian Parliament Sworn in with Prosperity Party’s Strong Majority ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Following the June 1 general election, Ethiopia’s National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party has secured an overwhelming victory, taking 438 of the 501 seats in the House of Representatives.
The party’s victory was a foregone conclusion, given its dominance in the political landscape since the EPRDF coalition’s fall in 2018.
The election was marked by the exclusion of the Tigray region due to ongoing security challenges, a move critics argue further marginalizes the area.
The Tigray region’s exclusion and the closure of 143 polling stations due to insecurity raised questions about the election’s credibility and inclusiveness. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party, formed in 2018, has been a forceful advocate for economic growth and stability.
The party’s platform focused on improving food security and fostering economic development, areas where they claimed progress has been made. Opposition parties have been vocal in their criticism, calling the election process a “sham “and questioning the legitimacy of the results. They point to the exclusion of the Tigray region and the arrest of opposition leaders as evidence of a biased electoral process.
With this strong majority, the Prosperity Party is expected to push through policies without significant opposition, but the success of its agenda will be closely watched.
The party will need to address pressing issues such as security concerns, economic disparities, and ethnic tensions, which have been exacerbated by the country’s recent conflict.
As Ethiopia moves forward, the stability of the region and the nation’s ability to address its complex challenges will be under scrutiny.
The Prosperity Party’s strong majority in the parliament signals a significant shift in Ethiopian politics but also raises concerns about the future inclusivity and governance of the country.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: rfi
Source: RFI
