Ministers of Defense, Peace Cast Ballots in Ethiopia’s 7th General Election - ENA English
Ministers of Defense, Peace Cast Ballots in Ethiopia’s 7th General Election
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 — The Minister of Defense, Aisha Mohammed, and the Minister of Peace, Mohamed Idris, have cast their ballots in Ethiopia’s 7th General Election, joining millions of citizens participating in the nationwide democratic exercise.
Senior government officials have continued to cast their ballots across different parts of the nation, underscoring the significance of the nationwide democratic exercise.
Minister of Defense Aisha Mohammed cast her vote at the Afdera polling station in the Afar Regional State. Speaking after casting her ballot, the minister stressed the importance of citizen participation in strengthening the democratic process.
"The election provides citizens with an opportunity to actively contribute to the future of their country through peaceful and democratic means," she said, calling on eligible voters to exercise their constitutional right and civic responsibility.
Meanwhile, Minister of Peace Mohamed Idris cast his vote in Gondar Constituency 2 of the Amhara Regional State, where he is also contesting for a seat in the election.
The minister joined thousands of voters who turned out at polling stations across Gondar City from the early hours of the morning. According to local election officials, Gondar has two constituencies and 240 polling stations established to facilitate the voting process.
The 7th General Election is being conducted nationwide under the supervision of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), with millions of registered voters expected to elect representatives at both federal and regional levels.
Across the country, polling stations opened early in the morning, with reports indicating strong voter turnout and orderly voting processes in many areas.
The participation of senior government leaders, political candidates, and ordinary citizens reflects the broad national engagement in an election widely regarded as an important milestone in Ethiopia's ongoing democratic journey.