Ethiopia Forms New Federal Government, Abiy Ahmed Elected PM For Five-year Term
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026) Ethiopia has formed a new federal government following the inaugural session of the 7th House of Peoples' Representatives, which elected Dr. Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister for another five-year term.
Key Highlights:
- The first regular inaugural session was held in Addis Ababa, marking the formation of the new Federal Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was elected following Ethiopia's 7th General Elections, in which more than 54 million registered voters participated.
- The Prosperity Party secured 438 out of 486 contested seats in the House of Peoples' Representatives.
- International observer missions from organizations like the African Union (AU) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) endorsed the transparent electoral process.
Prime Minister's Address:
Addressing the inaugural session, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed acknowledged the challenges faced by the country but emphasized that the election process had strengthened Ethiopia's democratic culture. He stressed the importance of unity and collective efforts to overcome national challenges, highlighting Ethiopia's positive role in regional peace and stability.
Ambassador's Congratulatory Message:
Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Oumer H. Oba, congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, parliamentary leadership, and members of the House of Peoples' Representatives on their five-year term. He expressed his view that the formation of the new government reflected the strength of Ethiopia's democratic system and the people's commitment to democratic norms.
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