The Constitution requires the House of Peoples’ Representatives to vote on the decree within 15 days of its declaration. The disputed vote came two days after federal authorities ordered security forces to “take all the necessary measures” to quell growing protests in the Oromia state. The constitution is unambiguous on setting a higher bar for declaring a state of emergency. Facing unprecedented public and international pressure to correct course and relentless street protests, particularly in Oromia, EPRDF member parties are locked in a bitter power struggle. In reality, the candidate that TPLF’s 45 members vote for will eventually be coronated.

Source: Ethiopian News March 04, 2018 11:03 UTC