Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins 438 of 486 Seats as Conflict Leaves Regions Unpolled
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Updated · DW (English) · Jun 21
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins 438 of 486 Seats as Conflict Leaves Regions Unpolled
3 articles · Updated · DW (English) · Jun 21
Summary
438 of 486 seats in Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives went to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party, election board results released Sunday showed.
The June 1 vote delivered roughly 90% of contested seats to the ruling party after more than 40 parties ran, though most were weaker-funded and Prosperity was unopposed in 64 constituencies.
Voting did not take place in parts of Tigray, Amhara and Oromia, where insurgencies and unresolved conflict disrupted the election and underscored security strains.
Another five-year term for Abiy now looks likely because Ethiopia's legislature selects the prime minister, extending the rule he began in 2018.
After a contested election, will Abiy Ahmed's new term bring promised economic reform or another devastating civil war?
With Ethiopia and Eritrea on a collision course, is the Horn of Africa spiraling into a regional mega-war?
Ethiopia’s 2026 Election: Abiy’s Projected Victory Amid Deepening Crisis and Renewed Tigray War Fears
Overview
Ethiopia’s June 2026 elections are set to give Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another five-year term, reinforcing his dominance. However, this expected victory comes amid widespread doubts about the legitimacy of the process, as many Ethiopians question whether key national institutions—like electoral commissions, courts, and state media—are truly independent from government control. These concerns have led to a contested mandate, with opposition groups and international observers challenging the fairness of the election. The situation highlights deep mistrust in the political system and signals ongoing challenges for Ethiopia’s stability and democratic future.