Legesse Haile, Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, has called on African leaders to deepen democratic governance by strengthening institutions, promoting inclusive electoral processes, and creating greater opportunities for citizens to participate in shaping the future of their countries.
The ambassador made the call during an interactive session with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while reflecting on the lessons from Ethiopia’s Seventh National Election, held on June 1, 2026.
Haile described the election as a landmark event in Ethiopia’s democratic journey and a significant contribution to Africa’s democratic evolution.
According to him, the poll demonstrated the resolve of millions of Ethiopians to determine their country’s future through peaceful, constitutional, and democratic means despite prevailing political and socio-economic challenges.
He noted that Ethiopia, with a population of more than 130 million people, occupies a unique position in Africa’s political history as one of the continent’s oldest independent nations and the host of the headquarters of the African Union.
