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Prosperity Party Secures Overwhelming Parliamentary Majority in Ethiopia

The June 21 final tallies clear the path for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's likely reappointment with large parts of the country excluded from voting and questions raised about the poll's fairness.

Supporters of Ethiopia's ruling party hold a large portrait of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at a rally ahead of the national elections in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Amanuel Sileshi)
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party was the favourite going into the June 1 legislative elections
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Overview

  • The National Election Board announced on Sunday, June 21 that the Prosperity Party won 438 of the 486 contested seats, giving the ruling party roughly 90 percent of those seats.
  • The vote, held on June 1, took place in 501 of 547 constituencies with about 40 million people voting out of 54 million registered and 143 polling stations closed for security reasons.
  • Armed clashes disrupted voting: ACLED reported at least 90 clashes involving Amhara Fano forces, and attacks by the Oromo Liberation Army in Arsi were linked to at least 11 civilian deaths, according to witnesses.
  • Observers and opponents warned the process lacked full credibility because international monitor access was limited, many opposition candidates were underfunded, and 64 constituencies were uncontested.
  • The new parliament is expected to meet around October to choose the prime minister, a result that could deepen political control by Abiy Ahmed and raise risks to national stability and reconciliation, especially for Tigray, Amhara and Oromia residents.