NEBE Accelerates Electoral Material Deployment as Ethiopia Enters Final Phase of Election Preparations

Addis Ababa, May 30, 2026 —The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is intensifying the deployment of electoral materials across constituencies nationwide as the country makes final preparations for its Seventh General Election scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026.

Election officials reported that the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials is progressing smoothly in multiple constituencies, ensuring polling stations are fully equipped ahead of voting day.

Speaking to ENA, Adama Constituency No. 1 Coordinator Debele Worku said the deployment process is advancing as planned.

He noted that electoral materials were successfully distributed to 90 polling stations yesterday, while efforts are underway to deliver materials to the remaining stations today.

According to the coordinator, the distribution process is being conducted securely across all 202 polling stations within the constituency.

 

Debele also praised security institutions for their close cooperation and support in facilitating the timely and safe delivery of election materials to polling stations.

Likewise, Adama Constituency No. 3 Coordinator Abebe Kemiso said electoral materials are currently being distributed to 82 polling stations under the constituency.

He explained that the distribution began today and that intensive efforts are being made to ensure all essential materials reach polling stations on schedule, including those located in Wonji Woreda and 25 rural kebeles administered under Adama Woreda.

In Oromia Region’s West Wollega Zone, distribution activities are also gaining momentum. Gimbi Constituency Coordinator Kebede Bekele said electoral materials have already been delivered to 84 polling stations since yesterday.

According to Kebede, ballot boxes, ballot papers, and other essential election materials are being transported to the remaining polling stations, with officials working to complete the process within the planned timeframe.

The ongoing nationwide deployment forms part of NEBE’s comprehensive logistical preparations for what is expected to be one of the largest democratic exercises in Ethiopia’s history.

 

The Seventh General Election will see 42 political parties compete for seats, while more than 54 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots across the country.

NEBE has indicated that key logistical preparations have been finalized, with polling scheduled to commence early Monday morning.

The Board has also reaffirmed that the nationwide distribution of electoral materials is proceeding in accordance with its operational timetable and is expected to be completed as planned, ensuring that polling stations are fully prepared to welcome voters.

 

With the distribution of election materials nearing completion across constituencies, Ethiopia is entering the final stage of readiness for the June 1 vote, a landmark electoral exercise set to engage more than 54 million citizens in shaping the country’s democratic future.