{"id":2755,"date":"2026-05-30T14:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2026-05-30T14:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:15:12","slug":"mayor-urges-respect-for-peoples-choice-ahead-of-ethiopias-7th-general-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/mayor-urges-respect-for-peoples-choice-ahead-of-ethiopias-7th-general-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Urges Respect for People\u2019s Choice Ahead of Ethiopia&#8217;s 7th General Election"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/709882526_1022233536840100_8802451443652436173_n-843x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/709882526_1022233536840100_8802451443652436173_n-843x1024.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/709882526_1022233536840100_8802451443652436173_n-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/709882526_1022233536840100_8802451443652436173_n-768x933.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/709882526_1022233536840100_8802451443652436173_n-1265x1536.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/709882526_1022233536840100_8802451443652436173_n.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-May 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message shared on her official social media platform this afternoon, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Ethiopia Will Vote! The Sovereignty and Decision-Making Power of the People Will be exercised in Practice!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the full statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Elections are the genuine manifestation of the people&#8217;s sovereignty and an important platform through which citizens&#8217; ownership and decision-making rights are exercised in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A true democratic system can only be built by accepting and respecting the people&#8217;s absolute decision-making power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attempting to frighten people by saying, &#8216;Do not participate in the election, do not vote,&#8217; and trying to override citizens&#8217; free will with the attitude of &#8216;we know what is best for you,&#8217; is a backward approach. It reflects contempt for the people and is not in line with the political consciousness of today&#8217;s society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, our people have moved far beyond such distorted political views. They know what is beneficial and what is not, and they are wise and capable judges who can determine the future destiny of their country through their own judgment. One of the strongest proofs of this is the high level of readiness and historic commitment demonstrated by more than 54 million registered voters who have prepared to decide the bright future of their country and choose their preferred representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, respecting the free choice of the people is not only a measure of our democracy but also a solid foundation of our national existence and unity. This 7th Ethiopian General Election will have a positive impact and serve as an example not only for our country but also for the entire African continent by demonstrating democracy in practice and the internal strength of the people.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-May 30, 2026 In a message shared on her official social media platform this afternoon, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated: &#8220;Ethiopia Will Vote! 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