Electoral Board accredits UDJ

August 25th, 2008 | EthioPolitics.com |

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Capital - The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has issued a certificate of accreditation to the latest national political party, Unity for Democracy and Justice (UDJ).

In its ordinary session held on Friday August 22, 2008, the Electoral Board decided to issue accreditation after it examined that UDJ has met all the legal criteria, filed the necessary documents, and made adjustments as per recommendations of the Board, said Tesfaye Mengesha, NEBE Office Chief.

UDJ Public Relations issued a statement on the same day the party obtained the accreditation certificate, congratulating its members and supporters. Hailu Araaya (PhD) Vice Chair in charge of Public Affairs appreciated the decision of the Board which he said, witnessed an efficient performance. “We had hoped that if we met all the criteria as per the law we would get the accreditation and it has happened but it should not mean that it was a very easy process, “Dr. Hailu explains to Capital when asked how he assesses the overall process his party went through to obtain the certificate, “Some obstacles had to be overcome.”