Election Materials Under Distribution in Sidama Region, Dire Dawa Admin Ahead of Monday's Vote

Addis Ababa, May 30, 2026 — Electoral materials are being distributed to 2,266 polling stations in the Sidama Regional State, and 297 rural and urban polling stations in Dire Dawa City Administration.

The upcoming 7th General Election, scheduled for Monday across the nation, features 54,057,861 registered voters set to exercise their constitutional rights.

In accordance with the electoral calendar of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, comprehensive logistical preparations are being finalized, with the dispatch of voting materials currently being distributed across designated stations.

According to the Sidama Regional Branch Office of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, election materials are moving forward across the region's polling stations.

The localized logistics operations are targeting all 2,266 polling stations operating under the 19 constituencies of the Sidama Region to ensure each voting center is fully equipped.

Data from the branch office further stated that 464 of these polling stations are located within the two main constituencies of Hawassa City.

An on-site assessment conducted by ENA reporters in Hawassa today confirmed that the transportation and delivery of voting materials to the respective polling areas are progressing well.

Meanwhile, Dire Dawa Administration Election Branch Office Head, Ziad Yasin, told ENA that all necessary arrangements have been completed to ensure that the 7th General Election is democratic, fair, free, and credible.

He confirmed that the ongoing distribution covers all the 297 designated voting centers located across both the urban and rural localities of the administration.

Election executives have already received the necessary training, and measures are in place to guarantee that the materials are transported securely to their final destinations, the Head added.

Constituency One Head in the administration, Kedir Sultan, also stated that activities are underway to properly deliver the required voting materials across the 4 rural clusters.

He said the distribution, which commenced early this morning, has been highly successful, with truckloads of supplies steadily reaching remote voting centers before midday.

Similarly, the rural Aseliso Cluster Polling Station Coordinator, Mohammed Yusuf, stated that the election materials required for Monday's ballot are being delivered safely and on schedule.