Ethiopia’s ruling party concludes 2nd congress with pledge for national advancement

Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has concluded its second congress, re-electing its leadership and reaffirming its commitment to the country’s advancement.

The three-day congress, held from Friday to Sunday in Addis Ababa, re-elected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the party’s president with a significant number of votes. Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh and Vice President of the PP Adem Farah were also elected as vice presidents, the party announced.

Abiy expressed his strong commitment to advancing the party’s initiatives aimed at enhancing the socio-economic development and transformation of Ethiopia.

“The trust and responsibility entrusted to me and the deputy presidents through this re-election inspire us to move forward with renewed commitment,” Abiy said after his re-election.

The congress, themed “From Pledge to Practice,” concluded on Sunday evening with the election of the party’s central committee members.

Over 1,700 participants, including party members and leaders of sister political parties from various countries, attended the event, which resulted in the passage of an eight-point statement of position.

The party emphasized that the congress marked a pivotal moment in Ethiopia’s political history, with unwavering unity and a vision for the country’s future. Members agreed to implement the major outcomes with strong determination and decisive actions.

Abiy reiterated that the PP, with 15 million members, remains a major political force in Africa, committed to its vision of peace and prosperity for all Ethiopians. He also declared an end to the era of conflicts and the beginning of a renewed hope, reinforcing the party’s commitment to peace and stability.

The Prosperity Party was formed and officially recognized by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia in December 2019 through the merger of three former ruling party members from the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), alongside other regional parties.

In Ethiopia’s sixth general elections in June 2021, the PP won a landslide victory, securing the majority of seats in the Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives. The next general elections are scheduled for June next year.