The Southern Ethiopia Region's Communication Affairs Bureau has urged media outlets to fulfill their responsibilities in the 7th general election process. During a consultative meeting in Wolaita Sodo town, it emphasized the need for transparency, nationalism, and peace to ensure a successful election.
On Katit 9, 2018 EC (February 16, 2026 Gregorian), the Southern Ethiopia Region's Communication Affairs Bureau held a consultative meeting with various communication and media institutions in Wolaita Sodo town. The meeting discussed issues that could contribute to making the 7th general election process successful.
Bureau head Ato Haylemariam Tespaye described this election as “a milestone in Ethiopia's democratic system development process that could advance in achievable steps.” He stated that media outlets must fulfill their responsibilities to ensure the election proceeds transparently, nationalistically, and peacefully.
The bureau stressed safeguarding freedom of expression to enable a free, fair, and national election process where citizens can choose their government. It called on media institutions and journalists to undertake the necessary work. Noting the media's role in ensuring all voices are heard, it urged them to preserve nationalism and provide accurate information to prevent misleading the public and causing unrest.
