Speaker Announces Readiness of Gov’t for Conduct of Fair, Democratic and Peaceful Election – ENA English

Addis Ababa, January 13, 2026 (ENA)—The government has made the necessary preparations for the conduct of a fair, democratic and peaceful 7th General Election manner, House of People’s Representatives (HPR) Speaker, Tagesse Chafo, said.

A joint consultative meeting of federal and regional legislators is underway in Bishoftu.

Objectives of the consultative meeting include building common understanding, social justice, lasting peace and good governance as well as the protection of democratic and human rights through sustained implementation of policies laws and strategies, the Speaker stated.

He further emphasized the vital role of the consultative forum for the legislators in fostering a robust political and economic society, which is essential for sustainable peace and development.

During this year’s consultation forum, a wide array of pressing national issues will be discussed by the federal and state legislators, it was learned.

Among the issues discussed include preparations for the 7th General Election, functions of local councils, public budget and finance analysis, and audit.

The Speaker highlighted that the government has been actively discussing resource allocations that enable the conduct of the upcoming general election.

According to him, the government has made the necessary preparations that ensure a peaceful and fair election.

Tagesse stressed that the House of People’s Representatives and Regional State Councils have to effectively coordinate their efforts to carry out an election better that the last 6th General Election.

The Speaker noted the importance of capacity building to achieve a successful election, underscoring the significance of the national legislators consultative forum.

The House has carried out many reforms aimed at enhancing public representation through effective oversight and monitoring, he added.

In this regard, the establishment of a legal center by the HPR has created a system, which   ensures that new laws are in alignment with the Constitution, international and national laws, while also facilitating the monitoring of their implementation.

Tagesse pointed out that the joint consultative forum of the legislators would create an environment that helps to build a common narrative and to create transparency.