Preliminary Statement: African Union Election Observation Mission to the 21 June 2021 General Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members
The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa.
The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi.
The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Minister of Defense, Hon. Kenea Yadeta, and Commissioner-General of the Ethiopian Federal Police, Demelash Gebremichael, to discuss issues relating to security
AU Head of Election Observation Mission H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega.
The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the leader of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Dr. Merera. The OFC has opted to boycott the 21 June 2021 elections.
Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the delegation of IRI-NDI International Election Observation Mission to Ethiopia 2021 General elections.
Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, granting interview to the media about the general impression of the mission on the preparation for and conduct of the 21 June 2021 General elections.
The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, interacting with a first time voter.
The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, paid a visit to the data centre of the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organization for Elections (CECOE).
Long queues observed in some polling stations even at closing time. NEBE officials assured that all voters on the line at close of polls will be given opportunity to cast ballots.
Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, observing the close of polls, which has now been extended to 9:00PM.
Post-election meeting of the Head of AU election observation mission to Ethiopia, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, with the EU Delegation and EU Ambassadors accredited to Ethiopia.
Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
Deployment of African Union Long-Term Observers to the General Elections in Ethiopia
