Prosperity Party Wins 453 of 501 Parliamentary Seats

In the latest election, the Prosperity Party secured 453 out of the 501 declared parliamentary seats. Opposition parties managed to win 40 seats, while independent candidates took eight. Reports indicate that nearly all opposition victories occurred in constituencies where the ruling party did not field candidates. The Prime Minister stated that this increase in opposition representation was the result of a deliberate effort by the government to include more diverse parties. Meanwhile, no voting took place for approximately 46 seats, primarily located in the Tigray Regional State. The text also notes historical trends of election boycotts dating back to 1995.