The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has warned the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of legal consequences if it fails to hold its mandatory general assembly by February 10, 2025. Despite repeated reminders, the party has shown no progress toward fulfilling this obligation.
NEBE clarified that the TPLF was registered under “special circumstances” on August 9, 2024, under Proclamation No. 1332/2016. As per regulations, such parties must convene their general assembly within six months, with NEBE observers present. NEBE has sent multiple notifications, including reminders on August 9, August 26, and October 31, 2024, emphasizing the need for compliance.
Additionally, the TPLF must notify the Board at least 21 days before the assembly date, as required by Directive No. 25/2016. However, NEBE stated there is no evidence that the party is taking steps to meet these requirements.
In its latest communication on December 31, 2024, NEBE urged the TPLF to prioritize this matter and warned that failure to comply would result in legal actions as prescribed by the law.
NEBE had earlier denied the TPLF’s request to reinstate its pre-war status and instead issued it a new registration under specific conditions. Despite these stipulations, the TPLF conducted a party congress in August 2024 without NEBE’s approval, further complicating the situation.