A considerable number of members of Ethiopian Parliament opposed the appointmentEthiopian Parliament in sessionborkenaJune 13, 2019The Ethiopian Parliament approved on Thursday the appointments of National Election Board of Ethiopia members. Seventeen members of parliament voted “no” to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s proposal. They opposed the appointments on grounds that “the Prime Minister did not consult with Agar parties [sister parties] about the recruitment process of the elected board members,” according to DW Report. Of the eight shortlisted candidates, the parliament approved the appointment of Bizuwork Ketete (woizerit), Wubshet Ayele, Getahun Kassa, and Abera Degefa. Members of the parliament who voted for the above-mentioned individuals believe that they are politically “neutral,” and have adequate academic and experience for the position.

Source: Ethiopian News June 13, 2019 16:52 UTC