Former Sidama Regional Council Speaker Says Her Facebook Account Was Hacked

Former Sidama Regional Council Speaker Ms. Fantaye Kebede has denied writing an apology letter posted on her Facebook page, claiming her account was hacked. The post had previously surfaced following her removal during a recent regional leadership reshuffle in Sidama. Ms. Fantaye clarified that she holds no grievances regarding the leadership changes. Meanwhile, residents and observers in the region continue to demand accountability for past failures, including developmental stagnation and human rights concerns attributed to the previous administration. The region is now led by new officials, with Dr. Mesay Hailu appointed as the new Regional President. The former president, Ato Desta Ledamo, has been appointed as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Federation.