Electoral Material Distribution Gains Momentum Across Bahir Dar, Jinka Ahead of Monday’s Polls

Addis Ababa, May 30, 2026 —The distribution of both sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials is progressing across polling stations nationwide as Ethiopia finalizes preparations for Monday’s Seventh General Election.

Reports from Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) correspondents indicate that election materials are being delivered and verified at polling stations in various parts of the country, including the Bahir Dar City Constituency in the Amhara Region and Jinka and surrounding areas in the South Ethiopia Region.

The election, scheduled for Monday, is expected to be one of the largest democratic exercises in Ethiopia’s history, with 42 political parties competing and more than 54 million registered voters set to cast their ballots.

 

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has completed key logistical preparations, with voting expected to begin early Monday morning across the country.

In the Bahir Dar City Constituency, the distribution of election materials is underway at all 164 polling stations.

Representatives of polling centers have begun receiving and verifying the materials assigned to their respective stations to ensure full readiness before voting day.

The ongoing deployment forms part of NEBE’s nationwide effort to equip polling stations with all necessary materials and facilitate a smooth and efficient voting process.

Meanwhile, electoral material distribution is also advancing as planned in Jinka and surrounding areas of the South Ethiopia Region.

 ENA correspondents on the ground observed that materials are being transported and delivered to designated polling centers through an organized and secure process.

 

According to information obtained from local election officials, all 61 polling stations under Bako Gazer Constituency No. 2 have successfully received their election materials, marking another important milestone in the election preparations.

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, Melatwork Hailu, Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, said the nationwide distribution of electoral materials is proceeding smoothly and in line with the Board’s operational timetable.

She noted that the distribution process is expected to be completed within the planned schedule, ensuring that polling stations across the country are fully prepared to welcome voters when polls open on Monday.

 

With logistical preparations nearing completion, Ethiopia is entering the final phase of readiness for its Seventh General Election, a nationwide exercise expected to engage more than 54 million registered voters across thousands of polling stations.