Benishangul Gumuz opposition petitions constitutional Inquiry over regional constitution amendment, seat allocation - Addis Standard

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Benishangul Gumuz opposition petitions constitutional Inquiry over regional constitution amendment, seat allocation - Addis Standard

(Photo: Benishangul Gumuz Regional Council Office) Addis Abeba– Three opposition members of the Benishangul Gumuz Regional Council have submitted a petition to Ethiopia’s Council of Constitutional Inquiry, requesting a constitutional interpretation of recent amendments to the region’s Constitution and council seat allocation. They argue that the changes should be “declared non-existent” and “rendered inapplicable.” The amendments, passed by a ma…