Ethiopia: Prosperity Party Wins National Election

Dusmanta Behera
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali’s Prosperity Party won a landslide victory in the Legislative polls held on June 1, giving it almost 90% of the seats.

The national election board released the results on Sunday.

The ruling Prosperity Party won more than 90% of the available seats, securing 438 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives. The party won a similar percentage in 2021 as well.

It was considered the overwhelming favourite in the country of 130 million, facing a divided opposition that did not field candidates in many constituencies.

The commission said that 143 polling stations did not open on election day due to security concerns, adding voting was interrupted in several locations in Amhara and Oromia.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.
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