BDP’s executive committee said that the current regional council consisted members who were elected during the 2015 elections and as such whose term limits had been expired. Elections did not take place in four constituencies in Benishangul Gumuz regional state namely, Shinasha Special Election Region; Kamash constituency; and Dalit constituency. BDP said security situations have now been improved and it has confirmed through inspection that it is possible to hold delayed elections. The other point the BDP party raised was its concerns on little known peace deals the regional government signed with rebel groups. The Benishangul Gumuz regional government has so far signed peace agreements with two rebel groups operating in the region.

Source: Ethiopian News January 05, 2023 01:10 UTC