Ethiopia's National Electoral Commission chief Mesfin Arreya stated that a national election is a key tool for the Tigray region to exit its current crisis. The commission held discussions with Tigray residents in Addis Ababa and began collecting alternative ideas for starting the election process.
Addis Ababa, February 27, 2026 – Ethiopia's National Electoral Commission delegation from Tigray held discussions with Tigray residents in Addis Ababa. The meeting focused on gathering various alternative ideas for initiating the election process in the region under feasible conditions.
Chief Commissioner Mesfin Arreya (Prof.) stated, "The Tigray region now needs a national election as a key tool to exit the crisis it has entered." He emphasized that the issue goes beyond mere quotas and involves displacement, noting that Tigray's election commission is not fully operational.
The commission provided explanations on its ongoing work agreements and future activities, responding to questions about preparations to start the election process in Tigray. It addressed challenges encountered in the process and urged stakeholders to pray for solutions to the problems and share their views to ensure the process's success.
