Ethiopia: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Govt Denies 'Political Motives' in Constitutional Amendment, Calls Opposition Claims 'Misplaced'

Ethiopia: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Govt Denies 'Political Motives' in Constitutional Amendment, Calls Opposition Claims 'Misplaced'

Mohamed Hamid, Head of the Justice Bureau of Benishangul-Gumuz Region, has dismissed claims that the recent constitutional amendment in the region was politically motivated, stating that it was introduced to make the constitution "multi-ethnic and inclusive" and had "nothing to do with polling stations or electoral districts."

Benishangul-Gumuz regional council member, opposition leader, appears in court after immunity lifted; remanded for 14-day investigation - Addis Standard

Yohannes Tessema is one of three members of the Boro Democratic Party (BDP) who won seats in the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council in the supplementary and re-run elections held by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) on June 16, 2024. (Photo: Social Medial) Addis Abeba– Yohannes Tessema, a Central Committee member of the opposition Boro Democratic Party (BDP) and the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council, appeared in court on Monday, 17…