So far, the regional state state council has affirmatively resolved on the Sidama case. If the federal principle is taken to is logical conclusion, Ethiopia may have as many as 80 states. Finally, the existing local councils were elected in May 2013 and their term came to an end in May 2018. The existing local councils are hence functioning on borrowed time. Moreover, it is by now public knowledge that the existing local councils were elected in elections that were less than free and fair.

Source: Ethiopian News December 03, 2018 12:00 UTC