Amhara Region Political Parties Working for Victory of Nation above All Else, Says Joint Council Chair

Addis Ababa, May 13, 2026 —The Amhara Region Political Parties Joint Council announced that its member parties are working collaboratively in order to ensure that the upcoming 7th General Election is a victory for the country.

Meeting of the Amhara Region Political Parties Joint Council is underway in Bahir Dar, the regional capital.

Speaking at the discussion forum, Chairman of the Amhara Region Political Parties Joint Council, Tesfahun Alemneh, said the regional political parties are intensifying cooperation to support the national effort for a successful election.

Tesfahun noted that, following the reforms in the country, political parties representing different ideologies are engaging in a peaceful struggle by taking advantage of the favorable environment.

He said the council believes the situation in recent years has helped foster a more civilized political culture and that parties are carrying out activities aimed at benefiting both the people and the country.

 

The government has created opportunities for competing parties to share power and this new practice is intended to strengthen democratic governance, the Chairman added.

Tesfahun said competing parties have moved away from previously antagonistic relations, adding that they are now working together on issues that unite them while respecting differences.

According to him, the joint council is also working to solve challenges faced by political parties ahead of the 7th general election.

Effective activities have already been carried out in the electoral processes this year, including the registration of candidates and voters.

Moreover, airtime allotted to competing parties has enabled them to promote alternative policies and strategies, he said, calling this a sign of a positive democratic practice that gave citizens a chance to vote according to their preferences.

Urging all political parties to fulfill their responsibilities to encourage registered voters to cast their ballots freely, the Chairman pointed out that peace, democracy and the Victoriousness of the country must prevail above all else.