On 27 April, Prosperity Party’s Central Committee chose constitutional interpretation among the now famous four options to overcome the constitutional crisis: dissolving parliament; declaring a state of emergency; constitutional amendment; and constitutional interpretation. As if the four options were still on the table, Abiy then “consulted” opposition leaders about them on 29 and 30 April. Abiy said that “Prosperity Party is a political party that is responsible for everything including managing COVID-19 threat and continues to govern the country until the next election period”. However, Ethiopia Insight will correct clear factual errors. Cite Ethiopia Insight and link to this page if republished.

Source: Ethiopian News May 11, 2020 05:37 UTC