Addis Ababa, June 21, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has pledged to intensify efforts to advance democratic governance, accelerate development, and strengthen national unity after securing the mandate to form the country’s next government in the 7th General Election.
The commitment was made in a statement issued following the National Election Board of Ethiopia’s (NEBE) announcement of the final results for elections to the House of People’s Representatives and Regional State Councils.
According to the official results, Prosperity Party secured the largest share of seats in both the federal parliament and regional councils, earning the mandate to lead the next administration.
In its statement, the party expressed gratitude to the Ethiopian people for the confidence placed in it, saying it accepts the renewed mandate with humility, responsibility, and a strengthened commitment to public service.
Prosperity Party also commended the more than 54 million citizens who participated in the electoral process, as well as political parties, election officials, observers, security institutions, and international partners whose contributions supported the successful conduct of the election.
Describing the election as a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s democratic journey, the party said the peaceful, orderly, and credible conduct of the polls reflects the growing strength of the country’s democratic institutions and demonstrates Africa’s capacity to advance and sustain home-grown democratic processes.
The party further stated that the election represented an important achievement for both Ethiopia and the African continent, arguing that the successful conduct of the vote highlighted the growing maturity of democratic governance and electoral administration in the country.
Prosperity Party specifically commended the National Election Board of Ethiopia for administering the electoral process with professionalism, impartiality, patience, and adherence to legal procedures.
It also highlighted the participation of 42 political parties and more than 10,000 candidates, saying the broad engagement provided voters with diverse political choices and contributed to the credibility and inclusiveness of the election.
The party further acknowledged the role of civil society organizations and domestic observers, noting their contribution to voter education, civic awareness, and election observation efforts throughout the electoral process.
In addition, Prosperity Party expressed appreciation to the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) election observation missions, saying their engagement reinforced confidence in the integrity of the election and reflected the importance of continental and regional cooperation in advancing democratic governance.
The party also thanked members of the international community and friendly countries that followed the electoral process, saying their engagement and observations contributed to broader international confidence in the conduct of the election.
According to the statement, the election demonstrated the resilience of Ethiopia’s democratic process and reflected the determination of citizens to safeguard constitutional order and peaceful political participation.
With a renewed mandate from voters, Prosperity Party pledged to expand efforts aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth, improving livelihoods, and creating broader opportunities for citizens across the country.
The party identified strengthening the rule of law, addressing cost-of-living pressures, enhancing food security, expanding employment opportunities, and accelerating sustainable economic transformation among its key priorities for the coming term.