ADDIS ABABA – Residents of the Wolaita zone will cast their votes on Monday in the rerun of the referendum over the creation of Ethiopia’s 12th state. Several electoral misconducts observed during the poll in Wolaita, however, forced the Board to overturn the results there. More Polling stations, workersWhile the issue remains a subject an ongoing investigation by the federal police, the board will rerun referendum in Wolaita where nearly a million residents are expected to cast their vote on Monday. The poll results will be made official a week later on June 26, according to the NEBE’s voting schedule. The latest referendum, involving five zones and the five special districts, will decide on creating a “Southern Ethiopia” regional state.

Source: Ethiopian News June 18, 2023 23:03 UTC