{"id":2901,"date":"2026-06-03T09:09:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:09:08","slug":"high-voters-participation-drove-successful-conclusion-of-ethiopias-seventh-general-election-nebe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/high-voters-participation-drove-successful-conclusion-of-ethiopias-seventh-general-election-nebe\/","title":{"rendered":"High Voters Participation Drove Successful Conclusion of Ethiopia\u2019s Seventh General Election: NEBE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/715426857_1025191966544257_2027604653535322659_n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/715426857_1025191966544257_2027604653535322659_n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/715426857_1025191966544257_2027604653535322659_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/715426857_1025191966544257_2027604653535322659_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/715426857_1025191966544257_2027604653535322659_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-June 3,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Melatwork Hailu, stated that the strong voter turnout played a crucial role in the success of Ethiopia\u2019s Seventh General Election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chairperson provided a detailed briefing to the media on the overall conduct of the election, which was held on June 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to her, the Seventh General Election, in which numerous political parties and independent candidates competed, was successfully concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She explained that the board\u2019s extensive and coordinated preparations during the pre-election period laid a solid foundation for the successful conduct of the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting the high level of public enthusiasm demonstrated on election day, the Chairperson commended voters for their participation despite challenging weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She noted that voting began at 12:00 a.m. and recalled that the board extended voting hours until midnight in polling stations, including those in Addis Ababa, where long queues of voters were observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chairperson said that voters waited patiently in line and exercised their democratic rights well into the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She emphasized that this remarkable level of public participation was a key factor in the successful completion of the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-June 3,2026 The Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Melatwork Hailu, stated that the strong voter turnout played a crucial role in the success of Ethiopia\u2019s Seventh General Election. The Chairperson provided a detailed briefing to the media on the overall conduct of the election, which was held on June 1, 2026. 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